Bahraini

adjective

Bah·​raini bä-ˈrā-nē 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bahrain or its people

Bahraini noun

plural Bahrainis

Examples of Bahraini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 1,000 Bahraini citizens have sent messages of support to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa in recent weeks, praising a clampdown on those accused of being sympathetic to Iran. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 28 May 2026

Earlier today, a Bahraini court also handed down life sentences to five defendants accused of collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including three citizens and two Afghan nationals. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026

The images ignited a torrent of confusion and outrage at Bahraini authorities and calls for an investigation. — Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026

Early in the conflict, Bahraini officials said an Iranian drone had damaged a desalination plant, although the attack had not affected water supplies. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026

As of writing, authorities said Bahraini air-defense systems intercepted 75 missiles and 123 drones since the attacks began. — Dana Alomar, Wired News, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bahraini

• terrane
• allegany
• miscellany
• theophany
• brainy
• cheyney
• grainy
• rainey
• zany