Meaning of the word taino in English
What does taino mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
taino
US /ˈtaɪ.noʊ/
UK /taɪˈnoʊ/
Noun
a member of an Arawakan people of the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas, who were the dominant indigenous group in the Caribbean at the time of European contact.
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The Taíno were the first people encountered by Christopher Columbus in the Americas.
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Many aspects of Taíno culture, such as their language and customs, have been studied by historians.
Adjective
of or relating to the Taíno people or their language.
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Archaeologists discovered ancient Taíno artifacts in the cave.
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The museum has a special exhibit on Taíno art.