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Definition of saudi

saudi

/ˈsaʊ.di/
Sau · di
Plural:Saudis
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saudi Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Saudi Arabia, its people, its culture, or its ruling royal family, the House of Saud.

Example

"The summit focused on expanding trade agreements with Saudi businesses and regional investors."

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• noun

1

A native or citizen of Saudi Arabia, or a person of Saudi Arabian descent.

Example

"Many young Saudis are pursuing higher education degrees in technology and engineering."

2

A member of the House of Saud, the ruling royal dynasty of Saudi Arabia.

Example

"The treatise chronicles how the Saudis consolidated governance across the Arabian Peninsula."

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• Rhymes for saudi

• Nearby Words

saucily
sauciness
saucy
saudi
saudi arabia
saudi arabian
sauerkraut

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic 'Su'ūdī', formed from the personal name 'Su'ūd' (specifically referring to Saud bin Muhammad Al Muqrin, the 18th-century ancestor of the ruling House of Saud) combined with the nisba suffix '-ī'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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