Namibian

1 of 2

adjective

Na·​mib·​i·​an nəˈmibēən 

: of or relating to Namibia or its inhabitants

Namibian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Namibia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Namibia, country in southwest Africa + English -an

First Known Use

Adjective

1968, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1968, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Namibian

• amphibian
• caribbean
• libyan