Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to the people of Mozambique: Describes something that is connected to or characteristic of the people from the country of Mozambique.
   • Relating to or located in Mozambique: Describes something that originates from, is connected to, or is situated within the country of Mozambique.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Mozambique: Refers to a person who was born in or is a citizen of the country of Mozambique.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Mozambican troops are stationed at the border. (This describes troops belonging to or from Mozambique.)
  • We studied Mozambican history and culture. (This describes history and culture originating from Mozambique.)
  • She collects Mozambican art. (This describes art from Mozambique.)

• Noun:

  • He is a Mozambican who now lives abroad. (This identifies a person as a citizen of Mozambique.)
  • The Mozambicans celebrated their Independence Day. (This refers to the people of Mozambique.)

Advanced Usage

• As a demonym: The word is a standard demonym (a word for the people of a specific place). It follows the common English pattern of adding "-an" to a country name (e.g., American, Mexican, Mozambican).
  • The conference included perspectives from a Mozambican, a South African, and a Tanzanian.

Variants and Related Words

• Mozambique (n): The country in southeastern Africa to which "Mozambican" refers.
• Mozambique Channel (n): The strait of the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Of Mozambique, from Mozambique.
• Noun: Citizen of Mozambique, national of Mozambique.

Adjective

1. of or relating to the people of Mozambique
   • Mozambican troops are at the border
2. of or relating to or located in Mozambique
   • Mozambican towns

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mozambique