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Indo-Caribbean

/ˌɪn.doʊ.kəˈrɪ.bi.ən/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the culture, people, or heritage of Indian descent in the Caribbean.

    "The Indo-Caribbean community celebrates its unique cultural heritage through festivals and cuisine."
As noun
  1. 1

    A person of Indian descent living in the Caribbean.

    "Many Indo-Caribbeans maintain traditions from their ancestors while integrating into Caribbean society."

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The term 'Indo-Caribbean' combines 'Indo', referring to Indian origins, and 'Caribbean', indicating the geographical region. It emerged in the late 20th century to describe the cultural and ethnic identity of people of Indian descent in the Caribbean, particularly those who trace their ancestry to indentured laborers brought to the region in the 19th century.

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