Beninese

[ buh-neen-eez, -ees, ben-uh-neez, -nees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the republic of Benin.

noun

, plural Be·ni·nese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Benin.

Beninese

/ ˌbɛniːˈniːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Benin or its people

noun

1. AlsoBeninoisˌbɛniːˈnwɑː a native or inhabitant of Benin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Beninese¹

Benin + -ese

Example Sentences

For the Beninese government, it’s a victory they can peddle to gain the people’s favor, while France can mine it as an image-boosting tactic that comes with tacit paternalism.

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

“Women bluntly tell us, ‘I want to abort,’” said Serge Kitihoun, the director of medical services at the Beninese branch of the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

From New York Times