Bahamian
adjective
Ba·ha·mi·an
bə-ˈhā-mē-ən 
-ˈhä-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Bahamas or their people
Bahamian
noun
plural Bahamians
Examples of Bahamian in a Sentence
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The brand-new mega ship offers high value and endless entertainment for families looking for a quick and easy getaway from the US to a pristine Bahamian island.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brian Hooker hasn't been charged with a crime and was released from jail by Bahamian officials, who declined to charge him at the time, but left the investigation into Lynette open.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Search for Lynette Hooker enters week 3 It's been more than two weeks since American Lynette Hooker went overboard and disappeared in the Bahamas, prompting a massive search by Bahamian authorities and leaving her daughter desperate for answers.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Bahamian police said Brian is a suspect in Lynette's disappearance.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Brian Hooker, 59, was arrested by Bahamian authorities last Wednesday for questioning about his wife's disappearance, his attorney, Terrel Butler, told CBS News.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Wednesday, April 8 Husband taken into custody: Bahamian police take Brian Hooker into custody for questioning.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
South Florida Donor Network officially took over operations from Life Alliance on March 27 and will now be tasked with gathering organs and tissues for South Florida and Bahamian hospitals that offer heart, lung, kidney and other transplants, the Herald has confirmed.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is right on Lake Minneola and features dishes like tuna tartare, crab cake sandwiches, and Bahamian conch chowder.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brian Hooker hasn't been charged with a crime and was released from jail by Bahamian officials, who declined to charge him at the time, but left the investigation into Lynette open.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Search for Lynette Hooker enters week 3 It's been more than two weeks since American Lynette Hooker went overboard and disappeared in the Bahamas, prompting a massive search by Bahamian authorities and leaving her daughter desperate for answers.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Bahamian police said Brian is a suspect in Lynette's disappearance.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Brian Hooker, 59, was arrested by Bahamian authorities last Wednesday for questioning about his wife's disappearance, his attorney, Terrel Butler, told CBS News.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Wednesday, April 8 Husband taken into custody: Bahamian police take Brian Hooker into custody for questioning.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
South Florida Donor Network officially took over operations from Life Alliance on March 27 and will now be tasked with gathering organs and tissues for South Florida and Bahamian hospitals that offer heart, lung, kidney and other transplants, the Herald has confirmed.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is right on Lake Minneola and features dishes like tuna tartare, crab cake sandwiches, and Bahamian conch chowder.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Bahamian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bahamian. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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