Somali

usgb/səˈmɑːli/
noun

A person from Somalia or of Somali descent.

He is a Somali, born and raised in Mogadishu.
Visual representation of "somali" - A person from Somalia or of Somali descent.

Often appears as...

  • somali citizen
  • somali man
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Ethnic Identity

Used to express a person's origin and cultural background linked to Somalia.

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Amina is proud to be Somali and cherishes her heritage.
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Not a Language

'Somali' refers to the person, not the language they speak.

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My friend is a Somali; he speaks Somali.
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