Fulani

noun

Fu·​la·​ni ˈfü-ˌlä-nē  fü-ˈlä- 

plural Fulani or Fulanis

1

: fula sense 1

especially : the Fula of northern Nigeria and adjacent areas

2

: fula sense 2

Examples of Fulani in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The military junta has systematically targeted Fulani civilians in what rights groups describe as ethnic cleansing and war crimes. — Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026

Muslim Fulani militants frequently carry out violence in northern and central parts of Nigeria to bankrupt Christian communities while receiving ransom payments. — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026

But the constant and escalating attacks by Islamist Fulani militants led him to testify at a congressional hearing in Washington in March. — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025

Most braids can be traced back to roots in Africa, but the Fulani braids have a unique story. — Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

The group warns that Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and Fulani militant herders are responsible for most of the bloodshed, often targeting Christian farmers in the country’s Middle Belt. — Efrat Lachter , Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2025

The Fulani are an ethnic group that span several countries in West and Central Africa who are traditionally herders who travel seasonally with cattle. — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Fulani

• afghani
• romani
• azerbaijani
• bonnie
• bonny
• brawny
• connie
• johnnie
• johnny
• mani
• rani
• scrawny