Do·min·i·can
də-ˈmi-ni-kən 
: of or from the Dominican Republic : of the kind or style prevalent in the Dominican Republic
Dominican
noun
Do·min·i·can
: a member of a mendicant order of friars founded by St. Dominic in 1215 and dedicated especially to preaching
Dominican
adjective
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Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The idea came about during a conversation manager Carlos Mendoza had with Soto, who was working out in left field in anticipation of playing there during the WBC for the Dominican team.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), signed by the two countries last week, includes a provision confirming that used clothing and textiles classified under HS 6309 qualify for preferential treatment under the Central America–Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The two friends have dedicated their lives to service and commemorating the African diaspora, marrying their Haitian and Dominican heritages with countless references to music, culture, and dynamic flavors.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The idea came about during a conversation manager Carlos Mendoza had with Soto, who was working out in left field in anticipation of playing there during the WBC for the Dominican team.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Back in 2013, Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez tore a ligament in his thumb while playing for the Dominican Republic.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), signed by the two countries last week, includes a provision confirming that used clothing and textiles classified under HS 6309 qualify for preferential treatment under the Central America–Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Dominican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dominican. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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Dominican
noun
Do·min·i·can
də-ˈmin-i-kən
: a member of a mendicant order of preaching friars founded in 1215
Dominican
adjective
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