somali

adj. related to the country of Somalia, its people, or its culture.

adj. of, from, or pertaining to the nation of Somalia or the Somali ethnic group.

“We enjoyed some traditional Somali tea at the community festival.”

“The Somali coastline is the longest on the African mainland, stretching over three thousand kilometres along the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.”

n. a person from Somalia or someone who belongs to the Somali ethnic group.

n. a person of Somali origin or a citizen of Somalia.

“My neighbor is a Somali who moved here ten years ago.”

“The diaspora includes many Somalis who have established successful businesses and vibrant communities across Europe and North America.”

n. the language spoken in Somalia and parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti.

n. a Cushitic language that serves as an official language of Somalia and a recognized minority language in neighboring countries.

“He is learning Somali so he can talk to his grandparents.”

“Somali was not officially given a written Latin script until 1972, which significantly boosted literacy rates across the country.”

n. a type of cat with long hair that is related to the Abyssinian breed.

n. a breed of domestic cat characterized by a long-haired coat and a bushy tail, genetically related to the Abyssinian.

“The Somali is a very active and intelligent breed of cat.”

“While the Abyssinian is short-haired, the Somali carries a recessive gene for long hair, resulting in its distinctive fox-like appearance.”

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