Cameroonian

noun

Cam·​er·​oo·​nian ˌka-mə-ˈrü-nē-ən How to pronounce Cameroonian (audio)
-nyən
1
: a native or inhabitant of Cameroon
2
: a native or inhabitant of the Cameroons
Cameroonian adjective

Examples of Cameroonian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ferreira's size and power present a challenge for Ngannou, ensuring the Cameroonian won't have a walk in the park in his first PFL fight. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 In 2010, Brown, who by then had gained a reputation as an expert in African cultural affairs through her work with the nonprofit and her community events, was approached by a group of African American friends of hers who had taken at-home DNA tests and discovered their Cameroonian ancestry. Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024 Still, the Cameroonian — who is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League — is expected to put up a good challenge, with oddsmakers noting his agility and striking style, which could catch Fury off guard. Tim Chan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023 The average African leader is 63 years old; the oldest, President Paul Biya of Cameroon, is 90, a full 72 years older than the average Cameroonian. Declan Walsh, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023 Among them were tens of thousands of Cameroonian and other African soldiers. Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 13 July 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cameroonian was in 1935

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“Cameroonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cameroonian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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