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French Guianese

adjective
variants: or less commonly French Guianan

Definition of French Guianese

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of French Guiana
2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of French Guiana

French Guianese

noun
variants: or less commonly French Guianan

Definition of French Guianese (Entry 2 of 2)

: a native or inhabitant of French Guiana

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History and Etymology for French Guianese

Adjective

French Guiana, French overseas department on northeast coast of South America + English -ese or -an

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