Tanzanian

/ (ˌtænzəˈnɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Tanzania or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Tanzania

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Words nearby Tanzanian

tantrum, Tan-tung, Tanya, tanyard, Tanzania, Tanzanian, tanzanite, Tanzim, Tao, Taoiseach, Taoism

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Example sentences from the Web for Tanzanian

But before the former First Lady left the Obama Administration, the Tanzanian Ambassador wanted to give her a token of esteem.
Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs|Ben Jacobs|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The scarf was accompanied by a framed painting of Tanzanian birds and is valued at $595.
Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs|Ben Jacobs|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In conjunction with this Congo delivery, Lehman has brought 30,000 mosquito nets to villages along the Tanzanian coast.
Inside Congo's Floating Hospital|Danielle Shapiro|March 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Though she's found a Tanzanian ship-builder to fashion the vessel, she still need plans drawn and $100,000 to pay for them.
Inside Congo's Floating Hospital|Danielle Shapiro|March 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Tanzanian by birth, Ntetema lived and studied abroad for many years but returned to report for the BBC in 2005.
Women of Courage|Roja Heydarpour|October 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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