Marshallese

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English

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Etymology

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From Marshall (Marshall Islands) +‎ -ese.

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Adjective

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Marshallese (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the Marshall Islands, its people, or its language.

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Proper noun

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Marshallese

  1. The Austronesian language of the Marshall Islands.

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Noun

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Marshallese (countable and uncountable, plural Marshallese)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) An inhabitant of the Marshall Islands.

Usage notes

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As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am a Marshallese", "writing about Marshallese cuisine as a Marshallese") is uncommon and often taken as incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Marshallese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Marshallese cuisine as a Marshallese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only used primarily as an adjective or as a plural noun.

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