Papiamento
noun
Pa·pia·men·to
ˌpä-pyə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō 
variants
or less commonly Papiamentu
: a Spanish-based creole language of Netherlands Antilles
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In this diverse corner of the Caribbean, nearly everyone speaks four languages — Papiamento, Dutch, English and Spanish — making communication a breeze.
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 June 2024
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 June 2024
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“Papiamento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Papiamento. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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