Saudi
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Saudi, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person from Saudi Arabia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Arabic, referring to the House of Saud, the royal family that founded and rules the country.
Full origin of Saudi →Frequently asked questions
What does “Saudi” mean?
The word “Saudi” means a person from Saudi Arabia. In plain terms, describes Saudi Arabia, its people, or things connected to it.
How do you pronounce “Saudi”?
“Saudi” is pronounced SOW-dee (/ˈsaʊdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saudi” in a sentence?
Here is “Saudi” used in a sentence: “Several Saudis joined the conference on renewable energy.”
What is another word for “Saudi”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Saudi” include Saudi Arabian.
What part of speech is “Saudi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Saudi” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Saudi” come from?
The word “Saudi” comes from Arabic. From Arabic, referring to the House of Saud, the royal family that founded and rules the country.
Is “Saudi” a common word?
“Saudi” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Saudi” have?
“Saudi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Saudi Arabia.
What is the difference between 'Saudi' and 'Saudi Arabian'?
Both refer to a person or thing from Saudi Arabia and are largely interchangeable. 'Saudi Arabian' is the fuller, more formal form, while 'Saudi' is the shorter version often used on its own, as in 'a Saudi citizen.'
What is the difference between 'Saudi' and 'Arab'?
'Saudi' refers specifically to Saudi Arabia and its people. 'Arab' is much broader, referring to the wider community of Arabic-speaking peoples across many countries, so every Saudi is an Arab, but not every Arab is Saudi.
Is 'Saudi' always capitalised?
Yes. Because it derives from a place name, 'Saudi' is a proper noun and adjective and is always capitalised, whether it refers to a person, as in 'a Saudi,' or describes something, as in 'Saudi culture.'