Sudanese
noun
a native or inhabitant of Sudan.
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Sudanese
American
[sood-n-eez, -ees]
/ ˌsud nˈiz, -ˈis /
noun
plural
Sudaneseadjective
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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In March, the Sudanese military alleged drone attacks were launched "from inside Ethiopian territory", the first public claim of Ethiopian involvement in the conflict.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
When the war broke out, Unesco and Sudanese museum authorities were undertaking multimillion-dollar repairs at more than a dozen museums and cultural centers across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
They quickly built a devoted following, especially among Sudanese youth, and became the first Sudanese band to tour the country.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after the four people died while trying to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Despite the sweltering heat of the Equator, Sudanese people spend most of their time outdoors when it’s not raining.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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