Hondurans

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. People who are native to or citizens of a Central American country located between Guatemala and Nicaragua ; individuals belonging to the population characterized by that nation's culture and heritage ; persons originating from the Republic of Honduras in Central America with its distinct language, traditions, and customs
2. Residents or natives of a specific Central American nation bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean ; members of the demographic group associated with a particular nation known for its rainforests and ancient ruins ; citizens or inhabitants identified by their origin in the country between Guatemala and Nicaragua
3. Inhabitants or nationals of an isthmian Central American country with a diverse geography including coastlines and mountains ; persons identified by their affiliation with this Central American state known for its rich cultural identity ; those who trace their nationality or heritage to the Republic of Honduras

Etymology: "Hondurans" is simply the plural of "Honduran," the noun for a native or inhabitant of Honduras. The plural adds no new meaning; it just counts more than one person. The noun it is built on is "Honduran," which follows the common English pattern of naming people after their country by adding "-an" (as in "Mexican" or "Panamanian") to the country's name. The country name itself, "Honduras," is Spanish, and its origin is usually traced to the phrase "profundidad," meaning depth, which Christopher Columbus is said to have used in 1502 when describing the deep waters off the coast. That account is widely repeated but cannot be fully confirmed, so the name's exact origin should be treated with some caution.

Synonyms: Hondurian, Honduran people