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Yemeni

[ yem-uh-nee ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to Yemen or its people.


noun

plural Yemenis (especially collectively) Yemeni.
  1. a native or inhabitant of Yemen.

ˈ۱𳾱Ծ

/ ˈɛəɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Yemen or its inhabitants
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Yemen
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Yemeni1

First recorded in 1885–90; Yemen ( def ) + -i suffix indicating relationship or origin
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Example Sentences

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The Yemeni health ministry reported that at least 53 people were killed in the strikes.

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It controls the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and north-west of Yemen, but it is not the country's internationally-recognised government.

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Over the decades, Jordan has sheltered many other foreigners fleeing nearby violence, be it Iraqis, Syrians, Libyans or Yemenis.

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Once someone is arrested, it can be hard for them to get any support, according to Yemeni lawyer Abdulaziz, who represents 14 detainees.

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The Houthis have also detained some 20 Yemeni employees of the US embassy for the past three years.

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