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Hispaniolan

Description:

The term "Hispaniolan" refers to anything related to the island of Hispaniola, which is located in the Caribbean Sea. It can be used in a variety of contexts to describe people, language, culture, or flora and fauna specific to the island.

Examples of usage:

As an adjective:

- The Hispaniolan culture is a vibrant mix of African, Taíno, and European influences.

- The Hispaniolan parrot is an endangered species found only on the island.

As a noun (referring to a person):

- My friend is a proud Hispaniolan, proud of her Dominican heritage.

- A group of Haitians and Hispaniolans gathered to celebrate their shared history.

As a noun (referring to language):

- Spanish and Haitian Creole are the two main languages spoken by Hispaniolans.

- Many Hispaniolans are bilingual, fluent in both French and Spanish.

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