Beninese

Be·ni·nese

[buh-neen-eez, -ees, ben-uh-neez, -nees] adjective, noun, plural Be·ni·nese.
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the republic of Benin.
noun
2.
a native or inhabitant of Benin.

Origin:
Benin + -ese

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Beninese (ˌbɛniːˈniːz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to Benin or its people
 
n
2.  Also: Beninois a native or inhabitant of Benin

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