variants or less commonly Yemenite
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Yemen or its people
Yemeni noun
or less commonly Yemenite
plural Yemenis also Yemenites

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While often built upon espresso preparations coming out of Italy, these various global drinks — whether Yemeni brews, Vietnamese coffee or Cuban espresso — reflect an Atlanta that’s only becoming more international. Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 Citing a Civil Defense Authority source, the Yemeni news agency Saba reported that the recovery effort was complicated by the crater’s rugged terrain, significant depth, and intense heat. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 June 2026 The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 In April, the metro area gained both Yemeni and Vietnamese coffee shops. Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026 Aziz Khan, who owns multiple Arwa Yemeni Coffee locations in the Chicago area, opened one in Naperville last year. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Yemeni was in 1864

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“Yemeni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yemeni. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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