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Definition of beninese

beninese

/ˌbɛn.ɪˈniːz/
Ben · i · nese
Plural:Beninese
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beninese Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or originating from the West African country of Benin, its people, or its culture.

Example

"The museum curated a special exhibition showcasing contemporary Beninese art and textiles."

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• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of the West African republic of Benin, or a person of Beninese descent.

Example

"Many Beninese speak French as an official language alongside indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Beninese' refers to the modern West African country of Benin (formerly Dahomey), whereas 'Bini' or 'Edo' typically refers to the historic Kingdom of Benin and Benin City located in modern-day southern Nigeria.

• Rhymes for beninese

• Nearby Words

benign
benignly
benin
beninese
benjamin
bent
bento

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beninese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beninese
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