yemeni
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the country of Yemen or its people.
- Pertaining to the culture, geography, or national identity of Yemen.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Yemen.
- A person of Yemeni citizenship or descent.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The Yemeni government issued a statement. (The government of Yemen issued a statement.)
- She is an expert in Yemeni history. (She is an expert in the history of Yemen.)
- We enjoyed the Yemeni coffee. (We enjoyed the coffee from Yemen.)
Noun:
- The Yemeni explained the local customs. (The person from Yemen explained the local customs.)
- Several Yemenis work at the embassy. (Several inhabitants of Yemen work at the embassy.)
- He is a Yemeni living abroad. (He is a native of Yemen living abroad.)
Advanced Usage
"Yemeni-born": Born in Yemen.
- The Yemeni-born scientist made significant contributions. (The scientist who was born in Yemen made significant contributions.)
"of Yemeni origin": Having family roots in Yemen.
- This art is of Yemeni origin. (This art has its origins in Yemen.)
Variants and Related Words
- Yemen: The proper noun for the country.
- Yemenite: An alternative, though less common, term for a Yemeni person, sometimes used in specific historical or Jewish contexts.
Synonyms
- Adjective: (None that are exact; "from Yemen" is a descriptive phrase.)
- Noun: Yemenite (context-dependent), citizen of Yemen, inhabitant of Yemen.
Related Phrases
Yemeni rial: The currency of Yemen.
- The price is fifty Yemeni rials. (The price is fifty units of Yemen's currency.)
Yemeni diaspora: Yemeni people living outside of Yemen.
- The Yemeni diaspora supports communities back home. (Yemeni people living abroad support communities in Yemen.)
Adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Yemen or its inhabitants
- Yemeni mountains
Noun
- a native or inhabitant of Yemen