Venezuelan
UK: ˌvɛnɪˈzweɪlən | US: ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlən
adj. relating to Venezuela (a country in South America) or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Venezuela
The word "Venezuelan" derives from "Venezuela," the name of the country, combined with the suffix "-an," which indicates origin or association. "Venezuela" itself originates from Spanish, meaning "Little Venice" (Venecia + -uela, a diminutive suffix), coined by early explorers who likened the stilt houses of Lake Maracaibo to Venice. The suffix "-an" (from Latin "-anus") is commonly used in English to form demonyms (e.g., "American," "Italian").
The Venezuelan economy has faced significant challenges in recent years.
She is a proud Venezuelan who loves sharing her culture.
Venezuelan cuisine features dishes like arepas and pabellón criollo.
Many Venezuelan artists have gained international recognition.
The Venezuelan government announced new policies to address inflation.