Beninese

American  

[buh-neen-eez, -ees, ben-uh-neez, -nees] / bəˈnin iz, -is, ˌbɛn əˈniz, -ˈnis /

adjective

1. of or relating to the republic of Benin.

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noun

plural

Beninese

1. a native or inhabitant of Benin.

Beninese British  

/ ˌbɛniːˈniːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Benin or its people

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noun

1. Also: Beninois.  a native or inhabitant of Benin

Etymology

Origin of Beninese

Benin + -ese

Example Sentences

Other notable examples have been US singer Ciara, who took Beninese citizenship last year, and Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson, who acquired a Gabonese passport in 2020.

From BBC

Some say that, in taking the material, the French looted something intangible: the Beninese people’s chance at seeing themselves in a larger historical context and not just through the gaze of white victimizers.

From Los Angeles Times

The French don’t have a permanent base in the country, but at the behest of Benin, its troops deployed in the region can participate in training programs with Beninese soldiers, French military spokesman Col.

From Seattle Times

Beninese activist Anas Seko, known on social media as "the garbage collector", is on a mission to raise awareness about plastic waste and environmental protection in his home country in West Africa.

From Reuters

Beninese activist Anas Seko, known on social media as "the garbage collector", is on a mission to raise awareness about plastic waste and environmental protection in his home country in West Africa.

From Reuters