mauritian

Adjective

(not comparable)

Of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture.
One of the official languages of Mauritius is Mauritian Creole.

Noun

(plural Mauritians)

A person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent.

Proper noun

Mauritian Creole.

Origin

Mauritius +‎ -an

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Many Mauritian Creoles have emigrated to South Africa.
The islands were colonized by Mauritian and Bourbon creoles; the white element, still prevailingly French, has been strengthened by the settlement of several British families.

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