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kenyan

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɛnjən// kenyan

n. a person from Kenya or someone who has Kenyan citizenship.

n. a native or inhabitant of Kenya, or a person of Kenyan descent.


SIMPLE

The winner of the marathon is a famous Kenyan.

CONTEXTUAL

As a proud Kenyan, she often shares stories about the diverse cultures and landscapes of her home country.

COMPLEX

The delegation included a prominent Kenyan who spoke eloquently about the economic developments currently transforming the East African region.

Origin

From Kenya + -an.

Usage

When referring to the people of the nation collectively, it is often used with the definite article ('the Kenyans').

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