name
Somali
suh-MAH-lee
name
1
A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa.
"Somali is one of the official languages of Somalia."
noun
1
A person belonging to the Somali ethnic group, or a citizen of Somalia.
"Many Somalis living abroad send money home to relatives."
adjective
1
Relating to Somalia, its people, or its language.
"They ate a traditional Somali dish of rice and goat meat."
How to Use Somali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Somalia, or a person or the language from there.
Word Forms
Somali plural, Somalis plural
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Etymology
From the Somali people's own name for themselves, Soomaali.