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• Senegalese
  Senegalese

  adjective

  of or relating to the republic of Senegal.
• senegalese
  senegalese

  adjective

  of or relating to Senegal or its inhabitants

Senegalese

American  

[sen-i-gaw-leez, -lees, -guh-] / ˌsɛn ɪ gɔˈliz, -ˈlis, -gə- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the republic of Senegal.

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noun

• Senegalese
  plural

1. a native or inhabitant of Senegal.

senegalese British  

/ ˌsɛnɪɡəˈliːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Senegal or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Senegal

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Senegalese
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Senegalese

First recorded in 1915–20; Senegal + -ese

Example Sentences

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Senegalese

"Senegalese people have died, and families are still waiting for the truth," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

"I will never regret choosing to play for Senegal because it was a decision from the heart," he told Senegalese broadcaster RTS at the time.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Owen Smith, who co-owns the theater with his wife, Mariana, said a Senegalese friend who grew up in France asked if he would be willing to show the game on the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in a match that was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

The Senegalese are a handsome people and I enjoyed the brief time that Oliver and I spent in their country.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela