How to use Dominican
Dominican works as both a noun and an adjective. In a sentence, choose the form that matches whether you are describing a person, a group or something connected with the Dominican Republic.
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 refers here to the Dominican Republic; Dominica uses a different demonym.
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 Dominican Republic
What is the demonym for the Dominican Republic?
The English demonym for the Dominican Republic is Dominican.
What do you call one person from the Dominican Republic?
One person from the Dominican Republic can be called a Dominican.
What is the plural form?
The plural form used here is Dominicans.