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Definition of senegalese

senegalese

/ˌsɛn.ə.ɡəˈliːz/
Sen · e · gal · ese

Plural:Senegalese
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senegalese Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the West African country of Senegal, its people, or their culture.

Example

"The festival featured traditional Senegalese music, dance, and culinary specialties."

• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Senegal, a country on the westernmost coast of West Africa, or a person of Senegalese descent.

Example

"Thousands of Senegalese gathered in the capital city of Dakar to celebrate the national holiday."

• Rhymes for senegalese

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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