Dominican/dəˈmɪnɪkən/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Identity Use it to identify someone from the Dominican Republic, but not from Dominica. She's a Dominican businesswoman visiting from Santo Domingo. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuances When discussing heritage, distinguish between Dominican and other Caribbean cultures. He misses the unique flavors of Dominican cooking. Pro Tip 3/3Not a Language 'Dominican' refers to people and culture, not a language; they speak Spanish. Dominican literature is rich, but it's all written in Spanish.