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Definition of senegalese
senegalese
/ˌsɛn.ə.ɡəˈliːz/
Sen · e · gal · ese
Plural:Senegalese
senegalese Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• 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."
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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 Senegalese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/senegalese