Guinean

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noun

Guin·​e·​an

ˈginēən

1

[Guinea, region in West Africa + English -an] : a native or inhabitant of the region of Guinea, West Africa

2

[Guinea, republic in West Africa + English -an] : a native or inhabitant of the Republic of Guinea

Guinean

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adjective

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1

a

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the region of Guinea, West Africa

b

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of the region of Guinea

2

a

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Republic of Guinea

b

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of the Republic of Guinea

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