Namibian

adjective

Na·​mib·​ian nə-ˈmi-bē-ən How to pronounce Namibian (audio)
-byən
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Namibia or its people
Namibian noun
plural Namibians

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The longer-term outlook could be boosted by Namibia’s emerging oil sector, following a string of major offshore discoveries that have attracted oil giants such as Chevron, QatarEnergy, and Namibian firms, including Trago Energy. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The air is perfumed with Namibian myrrh, and massages use local ingredients like Marula oil. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Jay Bowles, owner of popular Youtube channel called Plasma Channel, transported the experimental device 14,000 kilometers to test it near the Namibian coast with support from University of Namibia researchers in Swakopmund. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Throughout 2008 a pilot project was conducted in a Namibian village about 65 miles east of Windhoek. — Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Namibian

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Namibian was in 1968

Rhymes for Namibian

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“Namibian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Namibian. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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