Ivorian

/ aɪˈvɔːrɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Côte d'Ivoire

adjective

1. of or relating to the Côte d'Ivoire or its inhabitants

Example Sentences

In less flattering terms, Ivorian opposition newspaper Le Patriote wrote: "Laurent Gbagbo - expansive, warm, and devious... his wife, Simone Ehivet-Gbagbo - enigmatic, cold, and secretive."

From BBC

But there would be no tear-jerking reunion with his wife - days after landing on Ivorian soil, the former president filed for divorce, having fostered a relationship with journalist Nady Bamba.

From BBC

Only 30% of Ivorian parliamentarians are women, and few have held senior roles in government.

From BBC

Simone Gbagbo has had a long and active career in Ivorian politics, including as an MP - which was later overshadowed by her role in the violence that followed the 2010 elections in which more than 3,000 people died.

From BBC

"Her approval legitimises the idea that Ivorian women can aspire to the highest office, regardless of their past, age, or gender. She's not just a candidate - she's a symbol," said local political analyst Severin Yao Kouamés.

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