Madeiran

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adjective

Ma·​dei·​ran məˈdirən sometimes -der- How to pronounce Madeiran (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the islands of Madeira or their inhabitants

Madeiran

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of the Madeira Islands

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Madeira islands + English -an

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“Madeiran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Madeiran. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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