ghanaian
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
From or relating to Ghana, a country in West Africa.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɡəˈnaɪən
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Definition
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noun
A person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent.
adjective
Of or relating to or characteristic of Ghana or its people or language
Of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “Ghanaian cocoa production.”adjective
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