Beninese
[ buh-neen-eez, -ees, ben-uh-neez, -nees ]
/ bəˈnin iz, -is, ˌbɛn əˈniz, -ˈnis /
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adjective
of or relating to the republic of Benin.
noun, plural Be·ni·nese.
a native or inhabitant of Benin.
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British Dictionary definitions for Beninese
Beninese
/ (ˌbɛniːˈniːz) /
adjective
of or relating to Benin or its people
noun
Also: Beninois (ˌbɛniːˈnwɑː) a native or inhabitant of Benin
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