Yemeni

[yem-uh-nee]

adjective

1. of or relating to Yemen or its people.

noun

plural

Yemenis ,

plural

Yemeni .

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

TEL AVIV—An Israeli airstrike killed the Houthis’ military chief of staff, the most senior official of the Yemeni rebel group to be killed by Israel.

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Israeli media has described it as a Houthi strike but the Yemeni group has not officially claimed responsibility.

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Of Yemeni and Syrian heritage, Al-Shamahi grew up in Birmingham, England; earned degrees in evolutionary biology and taxonomy and biodiversity from Imperial College London and was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in 2015.

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It came with silky, creamy hummus, incredible toum — a garlic lover’s dream — and Yemeni flatbread, making for an unforgettable combination of flavors.

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The organisation's staff and aid workers have provided a crucial lifeline for ordinary Yemenis whose country has for years been suffering one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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