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Because I am an African, I am a Ghanaian.
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Meaning of "Ghanaian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GHANAIAN

Ghanaian  [ɡɑːˈneɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GHANAIAN

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ghanaian can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GHANAIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ghanaian

Ghana

Ghana, officially called the Republic of Ghana, is a sovereign multinational state and unitary presidential constitutional democracy, located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. Ghana is the 82nd largest country in the world and 33rd largest country on continental Africa by land mass, and Ghana has a land mass of 238,535 km2, with 2,093 kilometres of international land borders. The country is bordered by the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the east and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean in the south. The word Ghana means "Warrior King". Ghana is a constitutional democracy divided into ten administrative regions, and the world's 49th−most inhabited nation with a multiethnic population of around 24 million as of 2010. Ghana's varied geography includes savannas, woodlands, forests, a coastal line, springs, cave systems, mountains, estuaries, wildlife parks, and nature reserves. The coast of Ghana stretches 560 kilometres and includes a rich assortment of culturally significant castles, forts, ports and harbors.

Definition of Ghanaian in the English dictionary

The definition of Ghanaian in the dictionary is of or relating to Ghana or its inhabitants. Other definition of Ghanaian is a native or inhabitant of Ghana.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GHANAIAN


Adrian
ˈeɪdrɪən
Australian
ɒˈstreɪlɪən
Brian
ˈbraɪən
Canadian
kəˈneɪdɪən
champion
ˈtʃæmpɪən
crayon
ˈkreɪən
Eritrean
ˌɛrɪˈtreɪən
European
ˌjʊərəˈpɪən
geyan
ˈɡeɪən
Himalayan
ˌhɪməˈleɪən
Hungarian
hʌŋˈɡɛərɪən
Indian
ˈɪndɪən
Indonesian
ˌɪndəʊˈniːzɪən
iron
ˈaɪən
lesbian
ˈlɛzbɪən
Linnaean
lɪˈneɪən
lion
ˈlaɪən
Malayan
məˈleɪən
Orion
əˈraɪən
Pompeiian
pɒmˈpeɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GHANAIAN

Ghan
Ghana
Ghanian
gharial
gharri
gharry
ghast
ghastful
ghastfully
ghastlier
ghastliest
ghastliness
ghastly
ghastness
ghat
Ghats
ghaut
ghazal
Ghazali

WORDS THAT END LIKE GHANAIAN

Achaian
Asian
Brazilian
Christian
Croatian
Egyptian
Georgian
guardian
humanitarian
Italian
Maldivian
Norwegian
physician
Romanian
Russian
Sebastian
Serbian
Syrian
technician
Ukrainian

Synonyms and antonyms of Ghanaian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ghanaian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GHANAIAN

Find out the translation of Ghanaian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Ghanaian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ghanaian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加纳的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ghanés
570 millions of speakers

English

Ghanaian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ghanaian
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غانيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ганский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ganense
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ghanéen
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ghanaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ghanaisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガーナの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가나의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ghanaian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc nước/người/tiếng Ghana
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கானியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घानायन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ganalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ghanese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ghański
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ганський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ghanez
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γκανέζικος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ghanese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ghanansk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ghanesisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ghanaian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GHANAIAN»

The term «Ghanaian» is very widely used and occupies the 19.912 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GHANAIAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ghanaian

EXAMPLES

2 QUOTES WITH «GHANAIAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Ghanaian.
1
Ama Ata Aidoo
Because I am an African, I am a Ghanaian.
2
Mario Balotelli
Inside me I'm Ghanaian, and I'm proud to be African. But of course I'm Italian. I was born in Italy. I've never been to Africa in my life, but I will go one day.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GHANAIAN»

Discover the use of Ghanaian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ghanaian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The African Diaspora in the United States and Europe: The ...
This book examines the Ghanaian diaspora in North America, a group which has grown substantially since 1980, and offers a fascinating lens on some of the key themes of the 'new migration' including transnationalism, identity, social ...
Mr John A Arthur, 2012
2
African Video Movies and Global Desires: A Ghanaian History
Drawing on archival and ethnographic research conducted in Ghana over a ten-year period, as well as close readings of a number of individual movies, this book brings the insights of historical context as well as literary and film analysis ...
Carmela Garritano, 2013
3
An Ethnographic Study of Northern Ghanaian Conflicts: ...
It is the view of this book that The Government of Ghana and civil society organisations involved in aspects of conflict management have approached peace issues in the region with an inadequate understanding of the local issues that divide ...
A. K. Awedoba, Edward Salifu Mahama, Sylvanus M. A. Kuuire, 2010
4
Culture and Customs of Ghana
Authoritatively discusses the vibrant and adaptable Ghanaian people, from their religions to music and dance
Steven J. Salm, Toyin Falola, 2002
5
Ghanaian literatures
Although English is the official language, works are also published in vernacular languages.
Richard Priebe, 1988
6
A Taste of Hospitality: Authentic Ghanaian Cookery
The recipes can be prepared at any time of the year, and are written clearly and concisely to enable even the complete amateur to understand and follow. Altogether this book could start a whole new revolution in international cuisine.
Marian Shardow, 2002
7
Ghana Must Go: A Novel
A “buoyant” and “rapturous” debut novel (The Wall Street Journal) about the transformative power of unconditional love Electric, exhilarating, and beautifully crafted, Ghana Must Go introduces the world to Taiye Selasi, a novelist ...
Taiye Selasi, 2013
8
Confronting Sexual Harassment in Ghanaian Universities
Akua O. Britwum is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Development Studies at the University of Cape Coast.
Akua O. Britwum, Nana Amma Anokye, 2006
9
Values, standards, and practices in Ghanaian organisational life
A collection of essays; previously published in The Journal of Management Studies and the Ghanaian Banker.
Samuel N. Woode, 1997
10
Ghanaian English pronunciation
Sophia Adjaye is currently an Associate Professor of English at California State University, Bakersfield.
Sophia A. Adjaye, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GHANAIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ghanaian is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Spio–Garbrah task Ghanaian businesses to form mergers
Dr Ekwow Spio – Garbrah, Minister of Trade and Industry, at the weekend reiterated the need for businesses, especially poultry farmers in ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
2
More trouble for Ghanaia...
... Ametefe, the Ghanaian-Austrian woman who was jailed eight years and eight months for transporting 12 kilogrammes of cocaine to the UK. «National Accord, Jul 15»
3
Channeling Ghanaian experiences through theater - Uncle Ebo …
James Ebo Whyte, more commonly known as Uncle Ebo, is an accomplished and award-winning Ghanaian playwright, who is celebrated for ... «Starr 103.5 FM, Jul 15»
4
Ghanaian striker Edwin Gyasi scores for newly-promoted Dutch side …
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Edwin Gyasi scored his first pre-season goal for newly-promoted Dutch top-flight side Roda JC Kerkrade as they ... «Ghanasoccernet.com, Jul 15»
5
Ghanaian men are short and swagger-less - Mama Zimbi fan
A lot happens on Akumaa Mama Zimbi's page, usually concerning relationships. Then again, lots of Ghanaian girls prefer to date Nigerian guys ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
6
Top 13 Ghanaian Musicians and the gargantuan cash they charge …
Who says music does not pay? Maybe the underground artistes are those not earning that much because with the amount of money Peace FM ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
7
More Ghanaian women dying of cervical cancer – Doctor
Dr. Joseph Oduro, the Deputy Ashanti Regional Health Director has expressed deep worry over the alarming rate at which Ghanaian women ... «Ghana Business News, Jul 15»
8
German-Ghanaian musical collaboration provides a unique beat
An orchestra, The Polyversal Souls, brings together German and traditional West African musicians in a unique collaboration. It fuses sounds reminiscent of ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
9
'Undefeated' Ghanaian fighter making waves in MMA
The 20-year-old is really making a name in Mixed Martial Arts as a young Ghanaian fighter who is currently undefeated with three wins under ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
10
IMF holds a 2-day financial and economic reporting workshop for …
The workshop sought to build the capacity of Ghanaian journalists in exercising an oversight role in the utilization of the fund in the area of ... «Graphic Online, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Ghanaian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ghanaian>. Apr 2024 ».
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