How to use Dominican
Use Dominican as the adjective and Dominican for one person. In a sentence, choose the form that matches whether you are describing a person, a group or something connected with Dominica.
Forms in English
English demonyms usually do not change for masculine and feminine forms. The important distinction is often between adjective, singular noun and plural noun.
| Main demonym | Dominican |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Dominican |
| One person | Dominican |
| Plural | Dominicans |
Precision note
Dominican is also used for the Dominican Republic, so the country name is important when context may be unclear.
Examples in English
- “A Dominican writer was included in the programme.”
- “Several Dominicans took part in the discussion.”
- “The article described a Dominican cultural event in a neutral way.”
Common questions about Dominica
What is the demonym for Dominica?
The English demonym for Dominica is Dominican.
What do you call one person from Dominica?
One person from Dominica can be called a Dominican.
What is the plural form?
The plural form used here is Dominicans.