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somali

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //səˈmɑɫi// so·ma·li
Definition

adj. relating to Somalia, its people, or their language.

adj. relating to the country of Somalia, its inhabitants, or the Cushitic language spoken there.


SIMPLE

She speaks Somali at home.

CONTEXTUAL

The Somali community in London has grown significantly over the last decade.

COMPLEX

Somali poetry relies heavily on oral tradition and rhythmic patterns that have been passed down through generations.

Origin

From or akin to Somali Soomaali.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated May 5, 2026