Somali

Definition

An ethnic group native to the Somali Peninsula; a Somali, a group of Somalis, the Somalis.

Etymology

From or akin to Somali Soomaali.

Example Sentences

• "Historically, Somalis were a nomadic people herding camels, goats, and sheep. Nowadays, many if not most Somalis are urbanized people."
• "Authorized by the court to engage in racial profiling, masked federal agents continue to descend upon “Democrat-run” cities, subjecting Latinos and now Somalis to ongoing abuse."
• "The Somali are an ethnic group of Cushitic origin indigenous to the Somali Peninsula. Their language is called Somali."