sierra leonean
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to the country of Sierra Leone or its people: Describes anything originating from or connected to the West African nation of Sierra Leone.
Noun:
- A native or citizen of Sierra Leone: A person who was born in or is a citizen of Sierra Leone.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The museum has a fascinating exhibit on Sierra Leonean art and culture.
- She is a prominent Sierra Leonean author whose novels are celebrated internationally.
- Noun:
- The Sierra Leonean explained the significance of the national flag.
- Several Sierra Leoneans contributed to the international relief effort.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in compound forms to specify regional or ethnic identities within the country, though these are separate compound terms.
- He studied the traditions of the Sierra Leonean Creole community.
Variants and Related Words
- Sierra Leonean Creole (n): A member of the Creole ethnic group in Sierra Leone, or the Krio language spoken by them.
- Sierra Leone (n): The country itself.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Of Sierra Leone.
- Noun: Sierra Leone citizen, Sierra Leone national.
Adjective
- of or relating to Sierra Leone or its people
- Sierra Leonean politics
Noun
- a native or inhabitant of Sierra Leone