Canarian

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adjective

Ca·​nar·​i·​an kəˈnerēən How to pronounce Canarian (audio)
-ˈa(a)-
-ˈā-
variants or less commonly Canariote
-rēˌōt
-ət
: of or relating to the Canary Islands

Canarian

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noun

"
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of the Canary Islands
especially : one of the ancient Guanches

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Canary Islands + English -an or -ote

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“Canarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canarian. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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