Sen·e·gal (s n  -gôl , -gäl) A country of western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. The coast was settled by Wolof and other West Atlantic peoples, while the interior formed part of the medieval empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Coastal trading posts were established by the Portuguese (mid-15th century) and by the Dutch and the French (17th century). Senegal was awarded to France in 1815 by the Treaty of Paris and became a French colony in 1895 as part of French West Africa, with full independence being won in 1960. Senegal joined with Gambia in the short-lived confederation of Senegambia (1981-1989). Dakar is the capital and the largest city. Population: 12,500,000. Sen e·ga·lese (-gô-l z, -ls, -g -) adj. & n. |   |
Senegalese [ˌsɛnɪgəˈliːz]
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Senegal or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Senegal
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Senegalese - a native or inhabitant of Senegal Republic of Senegal, Senegal - a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960 African - a native or inhabitant of Africa |
| Adj. | 1. | Senegalese - of or relating to or characteristic of Senegal or its people; "Senegalese villages"; "Senegalese herdsmen" |
Translations
Senegalese [ˌsɛnɪgəˈliːz]
adj → sénégalais(e)
n → Sénégalais(e) m/f
npl
the Senegalese → les Sénégalais
the Senegalese → les Sénégalais
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