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Djiboutian

Djiboutian

1 7.5
Connected to Djibouti, its people or culture
  • adjective
  • /dʒɪˈbuːtiən/
: yibutiano
  • A Djiboutian woman with her donkeys, above, looks for pastures in Garabtisan on Aug. 17, 2011.

Examples

  • As a result, the Gouled regime begins looking for another financial backer (perhaps a regional "hegemon") willing to take France's place as the guarantor of Djiboutian independence.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The elections were subsequently followed by the intensification of fighting between guerrilla groups and the Djiboutian Armed Forces.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Ethiopian sponsorship of the SRRC has been matched by Djiboutian and Arab sponsorship of the TNG, in arms or in cash to buy arms.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The lack of widespread participation in the electoral process established by the Gouled regime and the continuation of an ethnically based guerrilla insurgency suggest that Djiboutian politics may become increasingly polarized during 1993.

    Academic text (1993)
  • A third scenario assumes that the intensification of hostilities between the government and a growing guerrilla insurgency will lead to the overthrow of the Gouled regime and the complete breakdown of the Djiboutian state.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The Djiboutian culture is rich in traditions and influences from various regions.

  • Many Djiboutian artists showcase their work at the annual cultural festival.

  • Djiboutian cuisine features a variety of spices and flavors unique to the region.

Synonyms

Syrian
vsDjiboutian
268 3.2

From the country of Syria or connected with its people and culture

refers to a different country's people and culture not that one
Bahraini
vsDjiboutian
3 5.8

Relating to Bahrain, its people, or its language

focuses on people and cultural aspects rather than the language

Surface Forms

Djiboutian positive

Morphology

Djiboutian = Djibouti (transparent) = Djibouti + ian

Standard demonym/adjectival formation from the country name 'Djibouti' using the productive suffix '-ian', so meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Djiboutian comes from the country name Djibouti, which most likely comes from a local Afar or Somali word meaning 'place' or 'land'. So, Djiboutian describes something 'from' or 'about' Djibouti.