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Bahraini

American

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

adjective

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

noun

plural

Bahrainis

a native or inhabitant of Bahrain.

Bahraini British

/ bɑːˈreɪnɪ /

adjective

of or relating to Bahrain

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

a native or inhabitant of Bahrain

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Bahraini

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

Example Sentences

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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

He said that King Charles, addressing the Bahraini monarch, had praised him for being “guided by his concern and care for his people.”

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

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

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