Define topaz. topaz synonyms, topaz pronunciation, topaz translation, English dictionary definition of topaz. ) n. 1. a. A colorless, blue, yellow, brown, or pink aluminum silicate mineral, often found in association with granitic rocks and valued as a gemstone.
The Spanish Language in the Dominican Republic. Dominican Spanish is a form of Caribbean Spanish that has been influenced both by native languages as well as by languages brought by Africans during the slave trade. Dominicans are renowned for the fast speed at which they speak and for the shortening of words.
According to our estimates 6 943 180 persons or 91.78% of adult population (aged 15 years and above) in Dominican Republic are able to read and write. Accordingly about 621 887 adults are illiterate. Literacy rate for adult male population is 91.23% (3 490 863 persons).