Gabonese

[ gab-uh-neez, -nees, gah-buh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Gabon or its inhabitants.

noun

, plural Gab·o·nese.

1. an inhabitant or native of Gabon.

Gabonese

/ ˌɡæbəˈniːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Gabon or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Gabon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gabonese¹

Gabon + -ese

Example Sentences

It also bars members of a president’s family from running for the country’s top job and also requires candidates to be exclusively Gabonese and have a Gabonese spouse.

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Gabonese officials need not despair, given the array of attractions in their home country - including stunning white sand beaches and some of the world's best gorilla safaris in Loango National Park.

From BBC

But in 2003, the Gabonese authorities said that almost immediately after take-off from the capital Libreville, the plane’s left-hand engine stopped working.

From BBC

Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho initially waved off appeals for a penalty, much to the frustration of the home fans and players.

From BBC

The Gabonese government has argued that the mask was stolen in the first place and should be returned home.

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