Yemenite

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noun

Yem·​en·​ite -məˌnīt How to pronounce Yemenite (audio)
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Yemen : yemeni

Yemenite

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adjective

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: of or relating to Yemen or its inhabitants : Yemeni

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Yemen + English -ite

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“Yemenite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yemenite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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