Yemeni
adjective
of or relating to Yemen or its people.
Yemeni
American
[yem-uh-nee]
/ ˈjɛm əˌni /
adjective
noun
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Yemenis,
plural
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Yemeni
plural
yemeni
British
/ ˈjɛmənɪ /
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Yemeni
First recorded in 1885–90; Yemen ( def. ) + -i suffix indicating relationship or origin
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Their control of telecommunication equipment from San’a allows them to intercept communications through Yemeni telephone numbers, engage in telephone hacking and read and copy messages, the report said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Another four drones were also intercepted on Wednesday night, according to the Saudi-led coalition that is supporting the Yemeni government in its war against the Houthis.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
In July, a fragile 2022 truce fell apart after the Houthis allowed an Iranian plane to land in Yemen's capital Sanaa in defiance of Riyadh's control over Yemeni airspace, setting off a spate of attacks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The Saudis rely on fractious militias loyal to the Riyadh-backed Yemeni government to wage the ground fight, while Saudi fighters and attack helicopters provide air support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“And, oh my God, for Shabbat dinners his mom makes marak temani—an amazing Yemeni stew—and this flaky, fried bread called malawach that I love more than my mom’s parathas. Don’t tell her I said that!”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
Married women cover their hair with a sort of bag-like embroidered kerchief, called yemeni, which is painted with flowers and ornamented with lace and seed-pearls.
From Turkey Peeps at Many Lands by Julius R. Van Millingen
The UN estimates that in all, more than 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the sudden surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Video showing the debris began circulating on social media Monday, showing Yemenis gathered around the body of a missile, the lights of their mobile phones shining across its fins, motor and serial number.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
In 2025, the United Nations warned that 17 million Yemenis were struggling to eat and a further million faced extreme hunger.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Over the decades, Jordan has sheltered many other foreigners fleeing nearby violence, be it Iraqis, Syrians, Libyans or Yemenis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2025
Large trade deficits have been compensated for by remittances from Yemenis working abroad and by foreign aid.
From The 1993 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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