Omani

[ oh-mah-nee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Oman or its people.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Oman.

Omani

/ əʊˈmɑːnɪ /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Oman

adjective

1. of or relating to Oman or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Omani¹

First recorded in 1810–20; Oman ( def ) + -i a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

These dishes capture my love for flavors like saffron, pomegranate molasses, turmeric, Omani lemons and fresh herbs.

From Salon

The format of the talks in Oman was similar to ones held in January: The Americans sat in one room while their Iranian counterparts sat in another, and Omani officials shuttled between the rooms.

From New York Times

The secret talks were held on Jan. 10 in Muscat, the capital of Oman, with Omani officials shuffling messages back and forth between delegations of Iranians and Americans sitting in separate rooms.

From New York Times

Israel's El Al Airlines said on Monday it had temporarily stopped flying over Omani airspace on its route to Bangkok for safety reasons.

From Reuters

The Omani ministry said in a statement that a wide-scale Israeli ground invasion of Gaza would have “serious catastrophic consequences on the region and the world, and the prospects of achieving peace and stability.”

From Seattle Times