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

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

There are already more than 4,000 workers on site and 80 percent are Mozambican nationals, said Pouyanne, whose company owns a 26.5-percent stake in Mozambique LNG.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The move comes after the company decided to close its Mozambican operations in December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 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

Ms Adetshina was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a mother of Mozambican origin.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024