Gibraltarian

British

/ ˌdʒɪbrɔːlˈtɛərɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Gibraltar or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Gibraltar

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Example Sentences

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Gibraltarian officials will carry out initial checks on arrivals, with Spanish authorities then conducting "second line" checks in a special zone.

From BBC

For travellers arriving at Gibraltar airport, passport checks will be carried out by both Gibraltarian and Spanish officials.

From BBC

"That border tells Gibraltarians in no uncertain terms that Gibraltar is not Spanish. And the border also avoids any slippage into Spain."

From BBC

"This official recognition re-affirms Gibraltar's special status in the Realms of Her Majesty, and rightly signifies the pride that Gibraltarians feel for their community and their distinctive heritage."

From Reuters

"At the end of the day it is our body, our choice. Other people shouldn't make the choice for us," added the student, one of 23,000 Gibraltarians eligible to vote.

From Reuters

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