Mozambican

American  

[moh-zuhm-bee-kuhn] / ˌmoʊ zəmˈbi kən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the country or city of Mozambique.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the country or city of Mozambique or its natives or inhabitants.

Mozambican British  

/ ˌməʊzəmˈbiːkən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Mozambique or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mozambique

Etymology

Origin of Mozambican

1870–75; Mozambique ( def. ) + -an

Example Sentences

Rwanda’s withdrawal threats came as top Mozambican officials visited Brussels to seek continued EU funding for counterinsurgency efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Mozambican authorities issued warnings Thursday about the approaching storm, saying it could cause violent winds and rough seas of 10-metre waves and urging people to leave the area of expected impact.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Flohr, 38, says her favorite adventure is sailing on a traditional Mozambican dhow, or fishing boat, to a remote island nearby, where a picnic awaits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The task force comprised Mozambican armed forces responsible for protecting the infrastructure of the gas site whose operations were suspended following the 2021 jihadist attack.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

There is growing pressure on the Mozambican authorities to identify the killers and bring them to justice following strong condemnation from former Mozambican President Armando Guebuza, the UN, the US and the EU.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024