kantaisien
Kantaisien is a demonym used for residents of Kantai, a fictional archipelago that appears in speculative fiction and world-building materials. The term is used in singular form Kantaisien and plural Kantaisiens, and is typically treated as gender-neutral within narrative communities. Kantai is commonly depicted as a chain of temperate islands with a long maritime tradition and a close relationship to the sea.
Etymology and usage: The name combines Kantai with a French-inspired demonym suffix -ien, a common convention
Geography and society: Kantai is described as five major islands and numerous islets, with rugged coastlines,
Culture and language: The Kantai language features regional dialects and a maritime lexicon, with poetry and