Omani
- adjective
- /oʊˈmɑːni/
- The first Arab pavilion in the entire 40-year history of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival opened in 2005, featuring Omani musicians, dancers, and craftspeople.
- Omani sultanate
- Omani elite
- Omani ceremonial
Examples
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By the 1980s, most of the field workers were foreigners, and most farms were run by people of Egyptian, Omani, and East Asian origin.
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The sitter is dressed in official Omani ceremonial garb, which includes a multicolored turban and a long, black overcoat with gold embroidery.
Academic text (2009) -
We just finished a lovely dinner in the tent and now we have hot Omani tea, a fire and so many stars to watch.
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In all likelihood, Omani oil production will continue to decline.
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The Omani governor appointed in 1819 held political as well as economic control in the new town.
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An Omani proposal for a force larger than the 10,000 Peninsula Shield was rejected.
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Moreover, the social milieu of Omani males permits them to find alternatives in the labor market, even if they do not hold higher degrees.
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An Arab-Omani ceremonial costume featuring a turban, belt, embroidered robe, and ceremonial sword is laid out for display.
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Historically, the country's regions have experienced a diverse array of governments, which included Swahili city-states, an Omani sultanate based in Zanzibar, a European colonial administration, and an independence-era socialist government.
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At the festival, visitors enjoyed traditional Omani music and dance performances that celebrated the culture.
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Etymology
The word Omani comes from the country name Oman plus the ending -i, which means 'from' or 'of'. That's why Omani describes people, culture, or things 'from Oman', like American for things 'from America'.