Seychellois

[sey-shel-wah, -shuhl-]

noun

plural

Seychellois 

1. a native or inhabitant of Seychelles.

adjective

1. of or noting Seychelles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seychellois¹

< French, equivalent to Seychell ( es ) Seychelles + -ois -ese

Example Sentences

"I will be the president of all Seychellois, and I will end divisions by ceasing preferences and giving everyone the opportunity to thrive," Herminie said in his victory speech.

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Permanent or de facto ownership has so far been off the cards thanks to pressure from the proud Seychellois public.

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"I’m Seychellois and Ghanaian - I was five years old when I came back."

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Prosecutors originally alleged that the opposition leader's name appeared in a WhatsApp message between a Seychellois national and a Tanzanian suspect, who was arrested last September at the main international airport.

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Prosecutors allege that the opposition leader's name appeared in a WhatsApp message between a Seychellois national and the Tanzanian suspect, who was arrested on 21 September at the main international airport.

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