Rwandan
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- proper noun
- /rwaˈndən/
- The government has sought to improve educational opportunities and access for every Rwandan, irrespective of ethnic identity.
- reconciliation among Rwandans
- one million Rwandans
- most Rwandans
Examples
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The day the Peace Cooperative decided to show me how Rwandans cook.
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The cultural festival celebrated the rich heritage of the Rwandan people through music, dance, and art.
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Every Rwandan I meet shows great pride in the country, both its natural beauty and its remarkable recovery.
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In this letter, she has changed the names of some Rwandans to protect their privacy.
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Perhaps 60 Rwandans, all dressed formally, pass by.
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To establish democratic institutions in which all Rwandans acknowledge one another.
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Since the end of the war in July 1994, reconciliation has become a priority for many Rwandans and some international organizations.
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Even if Josephine represents a minority of one, her compassion offers a precious example to Rwandans.
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The construction of a justice system that recognizes the rights and obligations of all Rwandans, regardless of ethnicity, religion, region, or sex.
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The post-1985 economic crisis that affected most Rwandans also played a role in promoting the rapid spread of genocidal ideology.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
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Connected to Rwanda, its people, culture or language
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rwandan is formed from the place name Rwanda plus the suffix -an, which means 'from' or 'relating to', like Indian. A helpful way to remember it is that Rwanda is often called the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', so Rwandan refers to people or things 'from that country'.