Taino is a term used to describe the indigenous people of the Caribbean, specifically those inhabiting Cuba, Hispaniola (present-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. The name 'Taino 'means 'peace'in the TaÃno language. Over time, the term has been used by both the indigenous people and European colonizers to refer to the native inhabitants of the region. Today, it is significant as a cultural identifier and a symbol of resistance against colonialism.
