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