Somali
UK: səˈmɑːli | US: soʊˈmɑːli
n. A member of an ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa, primarily Somalia.
adj. Relating to the Somali people, their language, or culture.
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The term "Somali" derives directly from the native endonym Soomaali, likely rooted in the phrase "soo maal" (roughly "go and milk" in the Somali language), reflecting the pastoralist traditions of the people. The word entered European languages through Arabic and colonial interactions in the 19th century.
The Somali community celebrated their cultural festival with traditional dances.
She is fluent in Somali and English.
Somali cuisine features dishes like canjeero and hilib ari.
The Somali coast has historically been a hub for trade.
He studied the Somali language’s Cushitic roots.