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Definition of eritrean
eritrean
/ˌɛr.ɪˈtriː.ən/
Er · i · tre · an
Plural:Eritreans
eritrean Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or originating from Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa along the Red Sea, or its people and culture.
Example
"The restaurant is well known for its traditional Eritrean cuisine and coffee ceremonies."
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Eritrea, or a person of Eritrean descent.
Example
"Many Eritreans speak Tigrinya, Arabic, or English in addition to local languages."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eritrean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eritrean