Yemeni

[ yem-uh-nee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Yemen or its people.

noun

, plural Yem·en·is (especially collectively) Yem·en·i.

1. a native or inhabitant of Yemen.

ˈYemeni

/ ˈjɛmənɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Yemen or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Yemen

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yemeni¹

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

Example Sentences

It’s my first time having Yemeni food, and it was so good.

From Los Angeles Times

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights identified the civilians killed as a Yemeni doctor, his wife and their three children, as well as a woman and her child, a female doctor and a man.

From BBC

Houthi-aligned media say the Yemeni capital of Sanaa was among cities hit.

From BBC

They also stressed that the attack on the tanker showed their “seriousness in targeting any ship that violates the Yemeni embargo”.

From BBC

“Anyone who needs a reminder is invited to visit the port of Hodeidah” — the Yemeni coastal city, a Houthi stronghold, which was targeted after the July drone strike in Tel Aviv.

From Los Angeles Times