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Burkinese

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

In, of or otherwise relating to Burkina Faso, the former Upper Volta, or its citizens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The members or descendants of the population of Burkina Faso.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the first part of Burkina Faso + -ese.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: Burkinees — relating to Burkina Faso
  • Afrikaans: Burkinies — relating to Burkina Faso
  • Asturian: burkinés — relating to Burkina Faso
  • Dutch: Burkinees — relating to Burkina Faso
  • Galician: burkinense — relating to Burkina Faso
  • Afrikaans: Burkinees — people from Burkina Faso
  • Afrikaans: Burkiniër — people from Burkina Faso
  • Asturian: burkinés — people from Burkina Faso
  • Asturian: burkinesa — people from Burkina Faso
  • Dutch: Burkinees — people from Burkina Faso
  • Dutch: Burkinese — people from Burkina Faso
  • Galician: burkinense — people from Burkina Faso