# Venezuelan

/ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪɫən/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/venezuelan
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. a person

noun · CEFR B1

a person who is from Venezuela.

For teachers: a citizen or inhabitant of Venezuela, or a person of Venezuelan descent.

- My new neighbor is a Venezuelan who moved here last year.
- Many Venezuelans living abroad maintain strong ties to their home communities through cultural organizations and family networks.

Usage: Always capitalized in English.

## Examples

- I love eating Venezuelan food.
- The Venezuelan government announced new economic measures to address the rising cost of living.
- The exhibition showcases several Venezuelan artists whose work explores the intersection of traditional South American motifs and modern urban life.

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