Bahraini

American  

[bah-rey-nee, -rahy-, buh-] / bɑˈreɪ ni, -ˈraɪ-, bə- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Bahrain or its people.

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noun

plural

Bahrainis

1. a native or inhabitant of Bahrain.

Bahraini British  

/ bɑːˈreɪnɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Bahrain

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Bahrain

Etymology

Origin of Bahraini

First recorded in 1950–55; Bahrain + -ī Arabic suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

Bahraini officials said a total of 190 incoming drones and 114 missiles have been intercepted, primarily by its own air defences, since the conflict began.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Spreads for Egyptian and Bahraini bonds widened last week by about 25 and 50 basis points, respectively.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Ramos said the cost of traveling from Kuwait to the airport in Saudi Arabia was $1,200, relying on locals for assistance, along with an SUV ride from a Bahraini driver.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

A senior Bahraini official described it as “a social call.”

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2024

In February 2001, Bahraini voters approved   a referendum on the National Action Charter - the centerpiece of   Sheikh HAMAD's political liberalization program.

From The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency