A proper adjective is an adjective that is derived from a proper noun. These are often formed by adding the suffixes -n, -ian, -ese, -ish, -i or by entirely changing the spelling of the Word. Or sometimes, there is no need to change the Word
Examples:
(Asia)- Asian
(Egypt)- Egyptian
(Japan)- Japanese
(Britain)- British
(Israel)- Israeli
(France)- French
(Rizal)- Rizalian
(Quezon)- Quezonian
(Darwin)- Darwinian theory
(Igorot)- Igorot
(Hindu)- Hindu
(Christmas)- Christmas card
A proper Adjective is an Adjective formed from a Proper Noun.
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