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Eritrean

British  
/ ˌɛrɪˈtreɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Eritrea or its inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Eritrea

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Egypt is helping facilitate the dialogue between the U.S. and the Eritrean leader, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Egyptian foreign ministry and Eritrean embassy in Washington didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

She would tell me about where her family came from, the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and its complex history, rooted in years of Italian occupation and Art Deco infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Biniam's release comes amid recent reports of the Eritrean government freeing other long-term detainees, though critics note the process remains opaque and outside normal legal procedures.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The highest hills in Eritrean territory rise to about 10,000 ft.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various