adj
Uncommon
Sudanese
soo-deh-neez
Sudanese (adj) means relating to Sudan or its people. Example: “Sudanese cuisine makes heavy use of okra and peanuts.”
adj
1
Relating to Sudan or its people.
"Mr. al-Gada is Sudanese, but was raised in a sleepy town in northeastern Saudi Arabia, where his father was a car mechanic."
— Declan Walsh, ‘Only Word for Them Is Heroes’: How 2 Students Rescued Dozens in Sudan (2023)
"Sudanese cuisine makes heavy use of okra and peanuts."
"Ridding the country of the RSF has come at a great cost for the Sudanese people who are often caught in the crossfire."
— Nimi Princewill, Sudan’s army has captured the capital. Is it a turning point in the devastating conflict? (2025)
noun
1
A person from Sudan or of Sudanese heritage.
"But few Sudanese can forget the group’s participation in a massacre of over 120 democracy protesters in 2019."
— Declan Walsh, ‘Only Word for Them Is Heroes’: How 2 Students Rescued Dozens in Sudan (2023)
"Many Sudanese have settled abroad after decades of conflict at home."
How to use Sudanese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes Sudan, or someone from Sudan.
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Etymology
Formed from Sudan plus the suffix -ese, used to form nationalities and languages.
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What does “Sudanese” mean?
The word “Sudanese” means relating to Sudan or its people. In plain terms, describes Sudan, or someone from Sudan.
How do you pronounce “Sudanese”?
“Sudanese” is pronounced soo-deh-neez (/suː.de.niːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sudanese” in a sentence?
Here is “Sudanese” used in a sentence: “Sudanese cuisine makes heavy use of okra and peanuts.”
What part of speech is “Sudanese”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sudanese” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Sudanese” a common word?
“Sudanese” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sudanese” have?
“Sudanese” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Sudan or its people.
