Ghanaian

British

/ ˈɡɑːnɪən, ɡɑːˈneɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Ghana or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Ghana

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Example Sentences

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Another massive piece, “Kumbi Saleh 3020 CE,” resurrects the medieval city of Kumbi Saleh, the capital of the ancient Ghanaian empire, as a gleaming, futuristic hub.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Ghanaian officials have met the man in the video to offer him support and also urged citizens living abroad to continue being "law-abiding".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Adusah never mentioned these visitors to Ghanaian detectives.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Kevin Harris, who grew up in Washington, D.C., and decided to move to Ghana over safety and quality-of-life concerns in the United States, described the moment he became a Ghanaian citizen as "earth-shaking".

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

I would never have imagined that I would actually have an opportunity to address the members of the Ghanaian Parliament!

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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