Why is it Bajan and not Barbadian?


Why is it Bajan and not Barbadian? Bajan dialect is one of the most prevalent attributes that connect the people of Barbados to their African and English heritage. The word 'Bajan' is derived from the word ?Barbadian?. However due to stronger accents which once prevailed, the word sounded more like 'Barbajan' and eventually was shortened to Bajan.


What are white Barbadians called?

White Barbadians or European Barbadians are Barbadian citizens or residents of European descent.