Caymanian

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adjective

Cay·​man·​i·​an kā-ˈma-nē-ən How to pronounce Caymanian (audio)
: of or relating to the Cayman Islands or its people

Caymanian

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noun

Cay·​man·​i·​an kā-ˈma-nē-ən How to pronounce Caymanian (audio)
: a native of inhabitant of the Cayman Islands

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1881, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Caymanian was in 1881

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“Caymanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caymanian. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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