Somali
5 synonyms for Somali, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. name
A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa.
“Somali is one of the official languages of Somalia.”
2. adjective
Relating to Somalia, its people, or its language.
“They ate a traditional Somali dish of rice and goat meat.”
Etymology
From the Somali people's own name for themselves, Soomaali.
Full origin of Somali →Frequently asked questions
What does “Somali” mean?
The word “Somali” means a Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa. In plain terms, relating to Somalia, or a person or the language from there.
How do you pronounce “Somali”?
“Somali” is pronounced suh-MAH-lee (/soʊˈmɑːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Somali” in a sentence?
Here is “Somali” used in a sentence: “Somali is one of the official languages of Somalia.”
What is another word for “Somali”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Somali” include bulbhead, Mali, Skinnie, Somalian and Somalicoon.
What part of speech is “Somali”?
Depending on how it is used, “Somali” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Is “Somali” a common word?
“Somali” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Somali” have?
“Somali” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa.
