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East African

British  

adjective

  1. of or relating to East Africa or its inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of East Africa

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Example Sentences

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The following year, Ngũgĩ’s first novel, “Weep Not, Child,” was published, the first major novel in English by an East African writer.

From The Wall Street Journal

More than 40% of all species known worldwide live on this island off the East African coast.

From Science Daily

Eritrea has withdrawn from East African regional bloc Igad, accusing the organisation of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself.

From BBC

It was 2011, and Thomas—who, in addition to founding the private jet charter company VistaJet, is an amateur racing driver—was competing in the East African Safari Classic Rally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials in the state have condemned the plan, arguing it could unfairly sweep up American citizens who may appear to be from the East African nation.

From BBC