Sierra Leonean

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adjective

Sier·​ra Le·​on·​e·​an sē¦erəlē¦ōnēən 

¦sirə-

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Sierra Leone

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Sierra Leoneans

Sierra Leonean

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noun

"

plural sierra leoneans

: a native or resident of Sierra Leone

especially : a native of Sierra Leone claiming no ethnic affiliation

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Sierra Leone, West Africa + English -an (adjective suffix)

Noun

Sierra Leone, West Africa + English -an (noun suffix)

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