Calypsonian
//kælɪpˈsoʊniən// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A calypso musician.
"The fourth and newest volume (subtitled “African Dreams and the Piccadilly High Life”) is scattered with calypsonians like Lord Kitchener, Young Growler and Young Tiger, and high-life bands like the African Messengers."
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of Calypsoan. alt-of, alternative
Example
More examples"The fourth and newest volume (subtitled “African Dreams and the Piccadilly High Life”) is scattered with calypsonians like Lord Kitchener, Young Growler and Young Tiger, and high-life bands like the African Messengers."
Etymology
From calypso + -n- + -ian.
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