SOMALI Definition & Meaning

Somali

[ soh-mah-lee, suh- ]

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noun

plural Somalis, (especially collectively) Somali

a member of a people speaking a Cushitic language and living primarily in Somalia, Somaliland, and adjacent regions.
the Cushitic language of the Somali ethnic group.

adjective

of or relating to Somalia, its people, or their language.
of or relating to the Somali ethnic group or their language.

Somali

/ ��əʊˈ��ɑː��ɪ /

noun

-lis-li a member of a tall dark-skinned people inhabiting Somalia
the language of this people, belonging to the Cushitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Somalia, the Somalis, or their language

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Somali¹

First recorded in 1800–10 as Samaulies (plural); from Somali Soomaali, a self-designation

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Example Sentences

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It is in rural areas that rivalries between Somali clans proliferate.

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Among the 12 militants killed in the airstrike were several senior fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked group, the Somali information ministry said in a statement on X.

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"We welcome Starlink's entry to Somalia. This initiative aligns with our vision to deliver affordable and accessible internet services to all Somalis, regardless of where they live," Technology Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali said.

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After the BBC questioned his reasoning - citing opposition from numerous Somali Islamic scholars - Sheikh Mahmoud maintained that he would not abandon the marriage.

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Eighteen American soldiers lost their lives in the fighting that began on 3 October, but so did hundreds of Somalis.

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somaesthesia Somalia

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