senegalese: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “senegalese” mean?
A native or inhabitant of Senegal, a country in West Africa.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A native or inhabitant of Senegal, a country in West Africa; relating to Senegal or its people.
Pertaining to the culture, language, or characteristics of Senegal; can refer to the people collectively.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical; no significant differences in meaning or frequency.
Connotations
Neutral geographic/cultural identifier.
Frequency
Low frequency in both varieties, appearing primarily in geographic, cultural, political, or culinary contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “senegalese” in a Sentence
[The/several/many] SenegaleseSenegalese [noun: people/team/restaurant/art]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “senegalese” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Senegalese ambassador attended the summit.
- She is known for her collection of Senegalese textiles.
American English
- We enjoyed a traditional Senegalese meal.
- Senegalese music has a rich, rhythmic complexity.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
e.g., 'Senegalese export regulations', 'a partnership with a Senegalese firm'.
Academic
e.g., 'Senegalese history', 'Senegalese linguistics', 'a study of Senegalese migration patterns'.
Everyday
e.g., 'My neighbour is Senegalese.', 'We tried a Senegalese restaurant.'
Technical
e.g., 'Senegalese territorial waters', 'Senegalese agricultural yields'.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “senegalese”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “senegalese”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “senegalese”
- Incorrect: 'He is a Senegal.' Correct: 'He is Senegalese.' or 'He is from Senegal.'
- Incorrect: 'senegalese' (lowercase). Correct: 'Senegalese' (always capitalized).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as a noun it is the same for singular and plural (e.g., one Senegalese, many Senegalese). However, it's more common to use it as an adjective with a noun like 'person' or 'people' for clarity (e.g., a Senegalese person, Senegalese people).
Yes, always. It is derived from a proper noun (Senegal) and is always capitalized, just like 'French' or 'Chinese'.
There is no single language called 'Senegalese'. Senegal's official language is French, but the most widely spoken local language is Wolof. 'Senegalese' refers to the people or culture, not a specific language.
Yes, it is commonly used as an adjective to describe anything originating from Senegal, such as Senegalese music, Senegalese food, or Senegalese history.
A native or inhabitant of Senegal, a country in West Africa.
Senegalese is usually formal, neutral in register.
Senegalese: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsɛnɪɡəˈliːz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsɛnɪɡəˈliz/ or /ˈsɛnɪɡəˌliz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: SENEGAL + ESE (like 'Japanese' or 'Portuguese') = SENEGALESE.
Conceptual Metaphor
NATION AS PEOPLE (The country Senegal conceptualized as its collective people).
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'Senegalese' correctly?