Burundian
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- adjective
- /bʊˈrʌndɪən/
:
burundés
- Knowledge of Burundian cultural and political history, for example, is required in order for each member to benefit fully from the discussions that take place on Burundinet.
- Burundian Hutu
Examples
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Burundian Hutu rebels have caused insecurity for the Bujumbura government because of their repeated incursions from inside Congolese territory into Burundi.
Academic text (2002) -
Many Burundinet members have simultaneously reevaluated whether this transnational Burundian citizenship is a practical reality for those who remain in their country, where subnational ethnic identity often serves as the fault line for violence and conflict.
Academic text (1998) -
Specifically, we focus on two communities: Ismailis in Tanzania and the Burundian diaspora.
Academic text (1998) -
Burundian troops have been located along a narrow sliver of territory on the west bank of Lake Tanganyika.
Academic text (2002) -
In spite of the counteraccusations between DRC and Burundian officials, border security has worsened.
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Though most Burundian churches use the French Bible, I prefer the Kirundi, as its poetry resonates most resoundingly for me.
Academic text (2010) -
References to Burundian traditions through anecdotes, personal stories, and other linguistic markers enable Burundinet members to behave as a community.
Academic text (1998) -
One result is that Kirundi can be heard in Cape Town's Greenmarket Square, or at the railway station where Burundian vendors ply their trade to the passing crowd (Figure 9).
Academic text (2001) -
In May, the Burundian government began offering free health care to all pregnant women.
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Western officials have accused the Burundian government of arming the group and using it to stifle dissent.
Synonyms
Relating to the country of Burundi or its people
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Burundian comes from the country name Burundi and the ending -an, which means 'from' or 'belonging to', so Burundian describes something that comes 'from Burundi', like food, government, or culture.