Dongolese

/ˌdɒŋɡoʊˈlis/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Dongola, the historical Sudanese region, its people, culture, or products.

Etymology

From 'Dongola' + '-ese' (suffix forming adjectives/nouns describing origin or affiliation, as in 'Portuguese' or 'Vietnamese'). Indicates people or things from this region.

Kelly Says

The '-ese' suffix is English's way of saying 'of or from a place'—Dongolese, Vietnamese, Portuguese—and it's super efficient because one suffix covers hundreds of place names!

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