Sudanese

[sood-n-eez, -ees]

noun

plural

Sudanese 

1. a native or inhabitant of Sudan.

adjective

1. of or relating to Sudan or its inhabitants.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Sudanese adjective anti-Sudanese
• pro-Sudanese adjective pro-Sudanese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sudanese¹

First recorded in 1880–85; Sudan + -ese

Example Sentences

Even so, Sudanese look to allies in the region and in Washington with hope.

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At the camp, which is funded by a Sudanese businessman, hundreds of families sleep in nylon tents or on plastic mats laid across the sand.

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Security has improved significantly in the country, but instability persists in the east near the Sudanese borders.

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Along with Iran, Turkey has supplied the Sudanese army with long-range drones, which "made a big difference" in the recapture of the capital Khartoum from the RSF in March, according to Badi.

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The Sudanese defendant was the only one to open up about the tragedy during the trial, but denied steering the boat.

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