Togolese

adjective

To·​go·​lese ˌtō-gə-ˈlēz How to pronounce Togolese (audio)
-ˈlēs
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Togo or its people
Togolese noun
plural Togolese

Word History

Etymology

Togo + -ese entry 1, after French togolais, with -l- as transitional consonant after congolais "Congolese"

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Togolese was in 1925

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“Togolese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Togolese. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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