Eritrean

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Eritrea, or a descendant of such person.
  2. 2
    a native or inhabitant of Eritrea wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, belonging to, or relating to Eritrea or its people.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characteristic of Eritrea or its people wordnet

Example

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"Many immigrants are willing to take on the physical demands of meat packing as they try to advance, several Ethiopian and Eritrean workers in Sioux Falls told VOA, and they appreciate overtime."

Etymology

From Eritrea + -an (suffix forming adjectives).

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