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Mozambican

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

noun

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


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Mozambique

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Mozambican

1870–75; Mozambique ( def. ) + -an

Example Sentences

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While the South African police statement confirmed the killings of the two Mozambican men, Maputo said five of its citizens had been killed.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

Magri hit the post and Nene, attempting to clear, managed only to steer the ball into the Mozambican net.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

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

Zambian Leonard Phiri and Mozambican Jasten Mabulesse Candunde were convicted under the Witchcraft Act after being arrested in December with charms in their possession, including a live chameleon.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025

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