Ivorian

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adjective

Ivor·​i·​an (ˌ)ī-ˈvȯr-ē-ən How to pronounce Ivorian (audio)
: of or relating to the Ivory Coast or its people

Ivorian

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noun

Ivor·​i·​an (ˌ)ī-ˈvȯr-ē-ən How to pronounce Ivorian (audio)
plural Ivorians
: a native or inhabitant of the Ivory Coast

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1963, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ivorian was in 1963

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“Ivorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ivorian. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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