Bahamian
adjective
Ba·ha·mi·an
bə-ˈhā-mē-ən 
-ˈhä-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Bahamas or their people
Bahamian
noun
plural Bahamians
Examples of Bahamian in a Sentence
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Brian Hooker was initially detained, then released from Bahamian custody when Lynette was reported missing.
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Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The backstory The story begins with notorious playboy Huntington Hartford II, heir to the A&P empire, who set out to develop his own resort for the jet-setting elite on what was then known as Hog Island—Hartford successfully petitioned the Bahamian government to change its name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
It was originally constructed in 1937 by Alfred Clark, a Bahamian carpenter who gifted it to family friend Jessie Bethel.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The Coast Guard is requesting permission from Bahamian authorities to allow divers to re-search the sea, the official added.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Since its opening in January 2025, the space has seen celebrations and gatherings often featuring a Bahamian carnival drum called a tum tum, in vibrant expressions of Black joy, and a weekly passport series highlighting a country across the diaspora.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
He was arrested and questioned repeatedly by Bahamian police a few days after reporting his wife missing April 5, and he was released without being charged.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
He was detained by Bahamian authorities for questioning and released without charges after five days.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Traditional Bahamian games, a pineapple-eating contest, live music, dance and arts and crafts are all part of the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The backstory The story begins with notorious playboy Huntington Hartford II, heir to the A&P empire, who set out to develop his own resort for the jet-setting elite on what was then known as Hog Island—Hartford successfully petitioned the Bahamian government to change its name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
It was originally constructed in 1937 by Alfred Clark, a Bahamian carpenter who gifted it to family friend Jessie Bethel.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The Coast Guard is requesting permission from Bahamian authorities to allow divers to re-search the sea, the official added.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Since its opening in January 2025, the space has seen celebrations and gatherings often featuring a Bahamian carnival drum called a tum tum, in vibrant expressions of Black joy, and a weekly passport series highlighting a country across the diaspora.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
He was arrested and questioned repeatedly by Bahamian police a few days after reporting his wife missing April 5, and he was released without being charged.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
He was detained by Bahamian authorities for questioning and released without charges after five days.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Traditional Bahamian games, a pineapple-eating contest, live music, dance and arts and crafts are all part of the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Bahamian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bahamian. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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