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Word

cameroonian

Phoneticscameroo·ni·an

Definition

adj. relating to Cameroon, its people, or its culture. You use it for someone from Cameroon or something made there.

adj. relating to Cameroon in Central Africa, its people, languages, or culture.

Examples

“She enjoys Cameroonian music and food.”

“My neighbour is Cameroonian and teaches me simple phrases in French and English.”

“The exhibition pairs Cameroonian wood carvings with photographs that trace daily life in Yaoundé across three decades.”

Examples

simple

“She enjoys Cameroonian music and food.”

contextual

“My neighbour is Cameroonian and teaches me simple phrases in French and English.”

complex

“The exhibition pairs Cameroonian wood carvings with photographs that trace daily life in Yaoundé across three decades.”

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cameroonian” in context.

Verb

01. be cameroonian

“My best friend is Cameroonian and lives in Douala.”

verb + adj

02. become cameroonian

“He became Cameroonian after living there for years.”

verb + adj

03. identify as cameroonian

“She identifies as Cameroonian although she was born abroad.”

verb + prep + adj

Adjective

04. cameroonian artist

“The Cameroonian artist showed her paintings in London.”

adj + noun

05. cameroonian culture

“She is proud of Cameroonian culture and traditions.”

adj + noun

06. cameroonian food

“We tried delicious Cameroonian food at the festival.”

adj + noun

07. cameroonian music

“He loves listening to Cameroonian music on the radio.”

adj + noun

08. cameroonian people

“Many Cameroonian people speak both French and English.”

adj + noun

09. cameroonian team

“The Cameroonian team played very well in the match.”

adj + noun

10. a famous cameroonian singer

“A famous Cameroonian singer performed at the concert.”

11. proud of cameroonian heritage

“They are very proud of their Cameroonian heritage.”

12. the cameroonian community abroad

“The Cameroonian community abroad meets every summer.”

Real-World Examples

“Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced.”
BBC News 1 Dec 2025
“Last year, Cameroonians were granted TPS, which allows immigrants unable to return safely to their home countries due to exceptional circumstances to remain and work in the U.S.”
Reuters 6 Oct 2023

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