Senegalese

[ sen-i-gaw-leez, -lees, -guh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the republic of Senegal.

noun

, plural Sen·e·ga·lese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Senegal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Senegalese¹

First recorded in 1915–20; Senegal + -ese

Example Sentences

The French Senegalese filmmaker returns with a rich and absorbing exploration of the specter of colonialism that continues the enthralling, otherworldly quality of her 2019 breakthrough film, “Atlantics.”

From Los Angeles Times

Nonetheless, Mr Gomis is excited as he awaits his Senegalese citizenship.

From BBC

Senegal’s new satellite was built by Senegalese technicians.

From BBC

Senegalese farmer Mouhamed Oualy has never been to sea, but he is about to embark on a perilous sea journey - one that has turned the Atlantic Ocean into a mass grave.

From BBC

In August, at least 14 decomposing bodies, believed to have been Senegalese migrants, were found off the coast of the Dominican Republic by a local fisherman.

From BBC