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brazilian

Phoneticsbrazil·ian

/bɹəˈzɪɫjən/

Definitions

01person from Brazil

B1

n. a person who comes from Brazil or has Brazilian family.

n. a person of Brazilian descent or nationality.

“My new neighbour is a Brazilian who moved here to study engineering.”

“The festival was organised by a local group of Brazilians who wanted to share their traditional music and food with the community.”

02hair removal

B2

n. a style of hair removal where all or most of the hair in the bikini area is taken off.

n. an informal ellipsis for a Brazilian wax, involving the complete or near-complete removal of pubic hair.

“She booked an appointment at the salon for a Brazilian before her beach holiday.”

“The salon offers several waxing services, though the Brazilian remains their most frequently requested treatment during the summer months.”

Informal

Synonyms

Brazilian wax

03relating to Brazil

B1

adj. coming from or relating to the country of Brazil.

adj. pertaining to the nation, culture, or people of Brazil.

“I love listening to Brazilian music while I cook dinner.”

“The restaurant specialises in Brazilian cuisine, particularly the slow-cooked meat dishes famous in the southern regions of the country.”

Etymology

From Brazil + -ian.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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