Chadian

[chad-ee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Republic of Chad, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

1. an inhabitant or native of the Republic of Chad.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chadian¹

chad + -ian

Example Sentences

The Chadian government has terminated its agreement with a controversial conservation organisation that has the Duke of Sussex on its board of directors.

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His tough stance in 1983 - when some Nigerian islands were annexed in Lake Chad by Chadian soldiers - is still remembered in the north-east, after he blockaded the area and drove off the invaders.

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Its foreign ministry said it would respond according to international law if a "square metre of Chadian territory is threatened".

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Standing on the Chadian side of the border, Lammy spoke to families that were fleeing and aid workers who were receiving them.

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But, before we left Adre, knowing how hard it may be to gather testimonies inside, we spent time in the sprawling informal camp run by the UN and Chadian authorities close to the border.

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