dominican
dominican — adjective
1. relating to the Caribbean country called the Dominican Republic — a Spanish-spea
relating to the Caribbean country called the Dominican Republic — a Spanish-speaking nation on Hispaniola known for its beaches, merengue music, and baseball players.
Elena took a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Dominican stews.
traditional Dominican + noun (food / music / dance)
The Dominican embassy in London issued new passports to citizens living in the UK.
Every February the streets of Punta Cana fill with tourists celebrating Dominican carnival.
Soraya's grandfather was a famous Dominican baseball player in the 1960s.
文法句型
Dominican + noun (government / embassy / flag / cuisine / tourism)
用法筆記
Often appears in the full name 'Dominican Republic' when talking about the country as a political entity. As an adjective on its own, it modifies nouns related to the country's culture, people, and products. Distinguish from sense 2 (Dominica island) — this sense is far more common in everyday English.
常見錯誤
2. connected with the Caribbean island nation of Dominica — a small country of volc
connected with the Caribbean island nation of Dominica — a small country of volcanic mountains, rainforests, and hot springs, located between Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Valentina bought a hand-painted pot at the Dominican craft market in Roseau.
Dominican + noun (craft market / culture / flag)
The Dominican government has built new roads through the rainforest to help farmers.
Tanvi wrote her final report on the Dominican national parks and their bird populations.
Dominican coffee is not as famous as Colombian, but many travellers prefer its gentle flavour.
文法句型
Dominican + noun (culture / government / tourism / people)
用法筆記
This sense refers to the island country Dominica (pronounced /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/), not the Dominican Republic. The two are different nations. When in doubt, check whether the context mentions Caribbean islands like Guadeloupe or Martinique — those are clues for this sense.
常見錯誤
❌ 'She went to the Dominican Republic for the rainforest and hot springs.' (if she actually went to Dominica) — 'Dominican Republic' is a different country on the island of Hispaniola. The small island country is just 'Dominica'.
3. connected with the Dominican Order — a Roman Catholic religious group founded by
connected with the Dominican Order — a Roman Catholic religious group founded by Saint Dominic in 1215, whose members are known for preaching, teaching, and living simple lives of poverty and prayer.
A Dominican friar gave a lecture on medieval philosophy at the university.
Dominican + religious role (friar / nun / brother)
Felix visited a Dominican monastery in Bologna where Saint Dominic once lived.
The Dominican sisters at the school taught music and ran the children's choir.
Many Dominican priests work as teachers in universities across Africa and Asia.
- Dominican Order
the full name of the religious group
- Order of Preachers
the official Latin name of the order, often abbreviated O.P.
文法句型
Dominican + noun (friar / monk / nun / priest / convent / order)
用法筆記
Almost always appears before a noun naming the member of the order — 'Dominican friar', 'Dominican nun', 'Dominican priest'. The word itself is not used predicatively in this sense (do not say 'the order is Dominican'). The order is also called the Order of Preachers (O.P.).
常見錯誤
dominican — noun
1. a native or citizen of the Dominican Republic, a Spanish-speaking nation on the
a native or citizen of the Dominican Republic, a Spanish-speaking nation on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
Karim met a Dominican who was visiting New York to apply for a baseball scholarship.
Dominicans celebrate Independence Day on February 27th with parades and music.
Dominicans + cultural event / national holiday
Padma shared an apartment with two Dominicans who taught her to dance bachata.
Many Dominicans in the US send money home to support their families in Santo Domingo.
文法句型
a Dominican
the Dominicans
Dominicans + plural verb
用法筆記
This is by far the more common national meaning of 'Dominican' as a noun. It generally needs no further explanation in context, unlike the Dominica meaning. Plural 'the Dominicans' often refers to the Dominican diaspora.
常見錯誤
❌ 'A Dominican person' (correct but wordy) — just say 'a Dominican' when the country is clear from context.
2. a person who comes from Dominica, the Caribbean island nation, or who holds Domi
a person who comes from Dominica, the Caribbean island nation, or who holds Dominican citizenship.
Rin met a Dominican from Roseau who taught her how to cook callaloo soup.
a Dominican from [city/town]
Adina, a young Dominican, led a group of hikers along the Boiling Lake trail in Morne Trois Pitons park.
named hiker + specific location (Boiling Lake trail)
Asher asked a Dominican on the ferry about the best snorkelling spots.
The Dominicans at the market were friendly and happy to share their island stories.
文法句型
a Dominican
the Dominicans
Dominicans + plural verb
用法筆記
Because 'Dominican' can also mean a person from the Dominican Republic, context is essential. When the speaker is talking about small Caribbean islands, the ferry between Guadeloupe and Dominica, or the Commonwealth of Dominica, this sense is intended.
常見錯誤
❌ 'A Dominican and a Haitian are both from the same island.' — this is confusing because it could refer to Dominica or the Dominican Republic. Use 'a person from Dominica' or 'a Dominican (from Dominica)' to be clear.
3. a monk, friar, or nun who belongs to the Dominican Order, a Roman Catholic relig
a monk, friar, or nun who belongs to the Dominican Order, a Roman Catholic religious community founded by Saint Dominic in the early 13th century.
The Dominicans at the monastery run a free clinic for families in the village.
the Dominicans at [place]
A young Dominican from Nairobi won a scholarship to study theology in Rome.
a Dominican from [city/country]
Sirin interviewed a Dominican who has lived in the same convent for over forty years.
Anong organises the annual social-justice journal at the Dominican priory in Edinburgh.
- friar
a male member of a mendicant order; Dominicans are one kind of friar
- Order of Preachers
the official name of the Dominican Order
- Black Friar
historical nickname for Dominicans, from their black cloaks
文法句型
a Dominican
the Dominicans
Dominicans + plural verb
用法筆記
When the meaning is 'member of the Dominican religious order', the noun is often modified by further context — e.g., a monastery, a convent, a religious title ('Father', 'Brother', 'Sister'). Without such context, a reader may assume the national meaning. The order is also referred to as the Order of Preachers, abbreviated O.P.