adj
Uncommon
Kenyan
KEHN-yuhn
Kenyan (adj) means relating to Kenya or its people. Example: “She admired the Kenyan long-distance runners at the Olympics.”
adj
1
Relating to Kenya or its people.
"She admired the Kenyan long-distance runners at the Olympics."
"The restaurant serves Kenyan coffee roasted on site."
noun
1
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan heritage.
"Two Kenyans finished in the top five of the marathon."
How to use Kenyan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with Kenya, or a person from there.
Common pairings
Kenyan runner
Kenyan coffee
Kenyan citizen
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- Kenyans
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Etymology
Formed by adding the suffix -an to Kenya, the East African country.
Rhymes for Kenyan
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What does “Kenyan” mean?
The word “Kenyan” means relating to Kenya or its people. In plain terms, describes anything to do with Kenya, or a person from there.
How do you pronounce “Kenyan”?
“Kenyan” is pronounced KEHN-yuhn (/ˈkɛnjən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kenyan” in a sentence?
Here is “Kenyan” used in a sentence: “She admired the Kenyan long-distance runners at the Olympics.”
What part of speech is “Kenyan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Kenyan” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Kenyan” a common word?
“Kenyan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Kenyan” have?
“Kenyan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Kenya or its people.
Is Kenyan an adjective or a noun?
Kenyan works as both. As an adjective it describes something relating to Kenya or its people, and as a noun it refers to a person from Kenya or of Kenyan heritage.
Is Kenyan always capitalized?
Yes, Kenyan is a proper adjective and noun derived from the country name Kenya, so it is always capitalized regardless of whether it is describing something or referring to a person.
How do you use Kenyan to refer to a person?
Used as a noun, a Kenyan is a person from Kenya or of Kenyan heritage, as in 'she is a Kenyan.' Used as an adjective, it modifies a noun, as in 'Kenyan coffee' or 'Kenyan culture.'
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