Sudanese
noun
a native or inhabitant of Sudan.
Sudanese
American
[sood-n-eez, -ees]
/ ˌsud nˈiz, -ˈis /
noun
Sudanese
plural
adjective
sudanese
British
/ ˌsuːdəˈniːz /
adjective
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of or relating to the republic of Sudan or its inhabitants
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of or relating to the African region of the Sudan or its inhabitants
noun
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a native or inhabitant of the republic of Sudan
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a native or inhabitant of the African region of the Sudan
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Abu Baker, a Sudanese resident of Qatar, said he had been about to go to sleep when he heard the air alerts, hoping the interception would be out at sea.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The RSF controls most goldfields in Darfur and Kordofan - in the western and central areas of the country, while the Sudanese army oversees production in northern and eastern regions.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"With decreasing support for humanitarian assistance, we then see more Sudanese look for safety, look for opportunity further afield."
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
A Sudanese woman who came to Northern Ireland as a refugee in 2016 says her community is "terrified".
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
During a shooting drill, Luma was teaching the boys how to strike the ball with the tops of their feet when she overheard a Sudanese boy talking to the others.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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