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Word

sudanese

Phoneticssu·danese

/ˌsudəˈniz/

Definition

adj. relating to the country of Sudan or its people.

adj. relating to the Republic of the Sudan, its inhabitants, or their culture. Often used attributively before a noun.

Examples

“We enjoyed some delicious Sudanese food last night.”

“The Sudanese delegation arrived at the international summit to discuss regional trade agreements.”

“The museum's latest exhibition features a stunning collection of Sudanese textiles, showcasing the intricate patterns and vibrant dyes characteristic of the region's traditional craftsmanship.”

Examples

simple

“We enjoyed some delicious Sudanese food last night.”

contextual

“The Sudanese delegation arrived at the international summit to discuss regional trade agreements.”

complex

“The museum's latest exhibition features a stunning collection of Sudanese textiles, showcasing the intricate patterns and vibrant dyes characteristic of the region's traditional craftsmanship.”

Usage

Typically used as an adjective to modify nouns; when used as a noun, it refers to a person from Sudan.

Etymology

From Sudan + -ese.

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

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