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Bruneian

American  
[broo-nahy-uhn, broo-nay-uhn] / brʊˈnaɪ ən, brʊˈneɪ ən /

adjective

  1. relating to, living in, or coming from Brunei.


noun

Bruneians plural
  1. a native or inhabitant of Brunei.

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The hotels and karaoke bars fill up and most of the cars have Bruneian number plates.

From BBC May 9, 2019

In one bar we met a group of Bruneian men, all non-Muslims, enjoying a night out.

From BBC May 9, 2019

“Strong religious values with rich heritage of tradition and culture form the very foundation of the unique Bruneian identity.”

From New York Times Apr. 12, 2019

One 40-year-old gay Bruneian currently seeking asylum in Canada, said the impact of the new penal code was already being felt in Brunei.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2019

“It is an Islamic country and so with respect to the law, churches need to keep decorations indoors,” said a Christian Bruneian, unfazed by the strict rules.

From The Guardian Dec. 23, 2015

No room for dissent there, even though not all Bruneians are ethnic Malays and at 80% of the population the country has proportionally fewer Muslims than pluralistic Indonesia.

From BBC May 9, 2019

Muslim Bruneians are required by law to go.

From BBC May 9, 2019

Welsh says Bruneians have been upset by the scandals, a problem compounded by an economy that has started to contract.

From Time May 27, 2014

For Bruneians, apprehensive or not, those are questions to which they will soon have answers.

From Time May 27, 2014

As this Friday’s sermon begins, the imam urges Bruneians to stand united in the face of criticism.

From Time May 27, 2014

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