Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fluminense
Adjective/Noun
/fluː.mɪˈnɛːz/
Definition
A term used to describe something or someone from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Examples
- The Fluminense Football Club is one of the oldest and most successful teams in Brazil.
- He was proud to be a fluminense and often talked about his hometown’s beautiful beaches.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘fluminense’ refers to any person or thing associated with the city of Niterói or any part of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms
- Rio-janiero
- Niteroiense (referring specifically to Niterói)