Beninese
adjective
Be·ni·nese
bə-ˌni-ˈnēz 
-ˌnē-,
-ˈnēs;
ˌbe-ni-ˈnēz,
-ˈnēs
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Benin or its people
Beninese
noun
plural Beninese
Examples of Beninese in a Sentence
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Benito has name recognition and representation in general field categories going for him, but it’s been too long since Beninese singer and activist Angélique Kidjo, a five-time winner in 16 nominations so far, collected a fresh Grammy.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The room service menu features comfort food with Beninese twists, like a chicken club sandwich with local squash.
Activities and Experiences
For travelers looking to work up a sweat, Sofitel Cotonou offers plenty of options.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Electric lights illuminate the houses on the Beninese side of the border, while the Nigerian side, which doesn’t have an electricity connection, is dark.
—Shereefdeen Ahmad, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2025
With roots in Benin through her Nigerian mother and Beninese father, Kidjo's impact transcends her celebrated music and distinctive Mama Africa persona.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
The Beninese government is building an enormous heritage-tourism complex in Ouidah, with a replica slave ship as its main attraction.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
French singers Clara Luciani and Vianney, Canadian singer Garou, and Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo also performed.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Through poetic visuals and debates among Beninese students, Diop explores questions of cultural identity, historical trauma, and colonial redress, offering a multifaceted reflection on whether the looting can ever be repaid.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The room service menu features comfort food with Beninese twists, like a chicken club sandwich with local squash.
Activities and Experiences
For travelers looking to work up a sweat, Sofitel Cotonou offers plenty of options.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Electric lights illuminate the houses on the Beninese side of the border, while the Nigerian side, which doesn’t have an electricity connection, is dark.
—Shereefdeen Ahmad, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2025
With roots in Benin through her Nigerian mother and Beninese father, Kidjo's impact transcends her celebrated music and distinctive Mama Africa persona.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
The Beninese government is building an enormous heritage-tourism complex in Ouidah, with a replica slave ship as its main attraction.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
French singers Clara Luciani and Vianney, Canadian singer Garou, and Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo also performed.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Through poetic visuals and debates among Beninese students, Diop explores questions of cultural identity, historical trauma, and colonial redress, offering a multifaceted reflection on whether the looting can ever be repaid.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Beninese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Beninese. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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