Minorcan

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adjective

Mi·​nor·​can mə̇ˈnȯrkən How to pronounce Minorcan (audio)
-nȯ(ə)k-
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Minorca
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Minorca

Minorcan

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noun

"
plural -s
: a native or resident of Minorca

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Minorca, Balearic islands + English -an

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“Minorca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Minorca. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Minorca

geographical name

Mi·​nor·​ca mə-ˈnȯr-kə How to pronounce Minorca (audio)
variants or Spanish Menorca
island of Spain in the Balearic Islands east-northeast of Majorca; chief city Mahón
Minorcan adjective or noun

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