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Definition of somalian

somalian

/səˈmɑːliən/
So · ma · li · an
Plural:Somalians
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somalian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Somalia, a country in the Horn of Africa, or its people, language, or culture.

Example

"The coastal trade routes along the Somalian peninsula have connected East Africa with the Indian Ocean world for centuries."

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Somalia, or a person of Somali descent.

Example

"Many Somalians in the diaspora maintain strong cultural ties with their homeland."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Somalian' is sometimes used in English by analogy with other country names ending in '-ia', the standard and overwhelmingly preferred term for the people, language, and things relating to Somalia is 'Somali'.

• Rhymes for somalian

• Nearby Words

somali
somali carpet viper
somalia
somalian
somber
somberly
somberness

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