Azerbaijani

[ ah-zer-bahy-jah-nee, az-er-bahy-jan-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Azerbaijan or its people.

noun

, plural A·zer·bai·ja·nis, (especially collectively) A·zer·bai·ja·ni

1. a native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan.
2. the Turkic language of the Azerbaijani, written with Cyrillic letters in Azerbaijan and with Arabic letters in Iran.
3. a member of an Azerbaijani-speaking people of Azerbaijan or the Azerbaijan provinces in Iran.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Azerbaijani¹

First recorded in 1885–90; Azerbaijan + -i suffix of membership

Example Sentences

There are also concerns that Azerbaijani officials are using COP29 to boost investment in the country’s national oil and gas company.

From BBC

The Azerbaijani president's comments are unlikely to derail talks behind the scenes, which are largely about getting more cash for poorer countries to help implement their climate plans.

From BBC

There are also concerns, reported by the BBC, that Azerbaijani officials are using the climate conference to boost investment in the country’s national oil and gas company.

From BBC

The EU agency announced this moment as nations all over the world gather in the Azerbaijani city of Baku for the 29th Conference of the Parties.

From Salon

After the Azerbaijani government stepped in to help, he was accompanied by members of the coastguard and two swimmers from the national team.

From BBC