Yemeni

[yem-uh-nee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to Yemen or its people.

noun

plural

Yemenis ,

plural

Yemeni .

a native or inhabitant of Yemen.

ˈ�۱𳾱�Ծ�

/ ˈ��ɛ��ə��ɪ /

adjective

of or relating to Yemen or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Yemen

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Yemeni¹

First recorded in 1885–90; Yemen ( def. ) + -i suffix indicating relationship or origin

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Example Sentences

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Hudaydah port, which is the main entry point for food and other humanitarian aid for millions of Yemenis, has been the target of several Israeli strikes in the past year.

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The attacks followed the Yemeni Houthi group's missile that landed near Israel's main airport on Sunday.

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Iran said the airport attack was an "independent decision" by the Yemeni group.

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The Yemeni health ministry reported that at least 53 people were killed in the strikes.

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It controls the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and north-west of Yemen, but it is not the country's internationally-recognised government.

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Yemen Yemenite

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