sudanese
/,su:də'ni:z/
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Sudan: Of or pertaining to the African country of Sudan, its culture, or its people.
- Characteristic of Sudan: Having the qualities or features associated with Sudan.
Noun:
- A person from Sudan: A native or inhabitant of the country of Sudan.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The Sudanese embassy issued a statement. (The embassy of Sudan issued a statement.)
- She studies Sudanese history and culture. (She studies the history and culture of Sudan.)
Noun:
- The Sudanese are known for their hospitality. (The people of Sudan are known for their hospitality.)
- He is a Sudanese living abroad. (He is a person from Sudan who lives in another country.)
Advanced Usage
- "The Sudanese": When used with the definite article "the," it refers collectively to the people of Sudan as a national group.
- The Sudanese voted in the recent election. (The people of Sudan participated in the recent election.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sudan: (Proper Noun) The name of the country in northeastern Africa.
- Khartoum is the capital of Sudan.
- Sudanic: (Adjective) A linguistic and anthropological term relating to a group of languages or peoples in a broader region of Africa, including but not limited to Sudan.
- He is an expert in Sudanic languages.
Synonyms
- (For the noun) Sudanese person, Sudan national.
- (For the adjective) Of Sudan.
Notes on Usage
- The word "Sudanese" functions as both an adjective and a noun. As a noun, it can be singular ("a Sudanese") or plural ("the Sudanese").
- It is always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun (Sudan).
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of the African Republic of the Sudan or its people
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the Sudanese desert
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Noun
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a native or inhabitant of Sudan
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