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Dominican

usgb/dəˈmɪnɪkən/Volume
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Geographic Identity

Use it to identify someone from the Dominican Republic, but not from Dominica.

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She's a Dominican businesswoman visiting from Santo Domingo.
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Cultural Nuances

When discussing heritage, distinguish between Dominican and other Caribbean cultures.

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He misses the unique flavors of Dominican cooking.
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Not a Language

'Dominican' refers to people and culture, not a language; they speak Spanish.

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Dominican literature is rich, but it's all written in Spanish.
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