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cubans

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkjubənz// cubans

n. people who come from Cuba or have a family background from that country.

n. individuals who are citizens of Cuba or are of Cuban descent.


SIMPLE

Many Cubans live in the city of Miami.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival celebrated the local community, featuring music and food prepared by Cubans living in the area.

COMPLEX

Throughout the twentieth century, Cubans established vibrant cultural enclaves abroad that maintained strong linguistic and culinary ties to the island while adapting to their new environments.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of the demonym; takes a plural verb and refers to the people as a collective group.

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