Togolese

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adjective

To·​go·​lese ¦tō(ˌ)gō¦lēz How to pronounce Togolese (audio)
-lēs
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Togo
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Togolese

Togolese

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noun

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plural Togolese
: a native or inhabitant of Togo

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Togo, country in western Africa + English -lese (as in Congolese)

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“Togolese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Togolese. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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