Yemeni

American  

[yem-uh-nee] / ˈyɛm əˌni /

adjective

1. of or relating to Yemen or its people.

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noun

plural

Yemenis,

plural

Yemeni

1. a native or inhabitant of Yemen.

ˈYemeni British  

/ ˈjɛmənɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Yemen or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Yemen

Etymology

Origin of Yemeni

First recorded in 1885–90; Yemen ( def. ) + -i suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

I’m a regular at my neighborhood Yemeni coffee shop, where the soft hum and spicy scents of bubbling, fresh chai greet me.

From Salon

Families of detainees told the BBC they had repeatedly raised concerns with Yemeni authorities.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the Yemeni government told the Emirates to end its military presence in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are expecting things to be much worse in 2026," said Harneis, pointing out that 21 million Yemenis were in need and aid was drying up.

From Barron's

"We announce the dissolution of the Southern Transitional Council," read the statement, which was also carried by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government's official news agency.

From Barron's