Arawakan refers to a group of indigenous people from South America, some parts of the Caribbean and central America. There are several synonyms for Arawakan, including Arawak, Taino, and Lucayan. These groups once lived in the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. The Taino people of Puerto Rico, for example, were Arawakan speakers. The Lucayan people lived in the Bahamas until they were enslaved by Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492. The Arawak people are known for their expertise in farming, fishing, and hunting. Synonyms help provide a more diverse vocabulary to use when discussing the unique and rich history of these indigenous peoples.