Somalis
- plural of Somali.
Example Sentences
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DHS faces a new lawsuit over the apparent fast-track policy for Somalis, brought by Minnesota-based law firm Hines Immigration Law and Minneapolis-based group Advocates for Human Rights.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2026
He understands that because of his social media presence he may get opportunities not available to other Somalis deported - or threatened with deportation - from the US.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
Somalis know the 36-year-old as Garyaqaan - a word that can be translated as "judge".
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
In this way, the memes and satire are likely helping young Somalis in the U.S. reaffirm their Americanness.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2025
Liberians, for example, often moved to Iowa; Somalis to Minneapolis or Lewiston, Maine; and Sudanese to Omaha, Nebraska, to seek out the support of communities of family, friends, and countrymen.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
