- Sierra Leonean
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nouna native or inhabitant of Sierra Leone• Hypernyms: ↑African• Member Holonyms: ↑Sierra Leone, ↑Republic of Sierra Leoneadjectiveof or relating to Sierra Leone or its people-
Sierra Leonean politics
• Pertains to noun: ↑Sierra Leone• Derivationally related forms: ↑Sierra Leone* * *
I. \\sē|erəlē|ōnēən, |sirə-\ adjectiveUsage: usually capitalized S&LEtymology: Sierra Leone, West Africa + English -an (adjective suffix)1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Sierra Leone, West Africa2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Sierra LeoneansII. noun (plural sierra leoneans)Usage: capitalized S&L: a native or resident of Sierra Leone; especially : a native of Sierra Leone claiming no tribal affiliation* * *
Sierra Leonean /lē-ōˈni-ən/ adjectiveOf or relating to the Republic of Sierra Leone in W Africa, or its peoplenounA native or citizen of Sierra Leone• • •Main Entry: ↑sierra* * *
Sierra Leonean [Sierra Leonean] [siˌerə liˈəʊniən] [siˌerə liˈoʊniən] noun, adjective(a person) from Sierra Leone
Useful english dictionary. 2012.