Galibi

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Galibi, ultimately from Spanish Caribe via an indigenous intermediate, possibly Karipúna Creole French or another creole. Doublet of Carib; further related to cannibal, caribe, Carijona, Garifuna, and Kari'na.

Noun

Galibi pl (plural only)

1. Synonym of Kari'na (“An indigenous people native to the north coast of South America”).

Proper noun

Galibi

1. Synonym of Kari'na (“language”).
2. A settlement in Suriname chiefly inhabited by the Kari'na people.