Azorean

adjective

Azor·​e·​an ā-ˈzȯr-ē-ən 

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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Azores or their people

Azorean noun

plural Azoreans

Examples of Azorean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Portuguese influence, strongest in Rhode Island, is the legacy of Azorean whalers who manned the industry in centuries past. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

Just as Anand craved fresh paneer, Bento craved the Topo cheese of his parents’ Azorean homeland. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Brazil explained that Terceira holds more festivals than all the other Azorean isles combined. — Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026

Guests will find an indoor pool and spa, multi-tiered outdoor pool, wine bar, and three restaurants serving a range of dishes from Azorean tuna to Italian pizza. — Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025

First settled by the Wampanoag people and later transformed into a bustling whaling hub, Nantucket is also home to a proud Portuguese community, including many descendants of Azorean immigrants who first arrived as whalers. — New York Times, 31 July 2025

According to The Portugal News, the Azorean government believes the public sector trial will increase productivity and could be expanded to the private sector. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Azorean

• chorion
• corean
• dorian
• saurian
• gregorian
• historian
• nestorian
• praetorian
• stentorian
• pythagorean
• valedictorian