Bajan

1 of 2

noun (1)

Ba·​jan
ˈbājən
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Barbados
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adjective

bejan

2 of 2

noun (2)

be·​jan
ˈbā-jən
variants or bejant
ˈbē-jənt
or less commonly bajan
ˈbā-jən
plural -s
: a freshman at certain Scottish universities

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening & alteration from Barbadian

Noun (2)

French béjaune, from Middle French becjaune beak of young birds, from bec beak + jaune yellow

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“Bajan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bajan. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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