Omani

American

[oh-mah-nee] / oʊˈmɑ ni /

adjective

of or relating to Oman or its people.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Oman.

Omani British

/ əʊˈmɑːnɪ /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Oman

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adjective

of or relating to Oman or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Omani

First recorded in 1810–20; Oman ( def. ) + -i a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

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The Omani said negotiations at the level of technical experts will continue in Vienna next week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US and Iranian delegations held a morning session at the Omani ambassador's residence amid tight security, and then paused ahead of resuming at around 1630-1700 GMT according to the foreign ministry in Tehran.

From Barron's

The two countries concluded a second round of indirect talks in Switzerland last week under Omani mediation.

From Barron's

The Omani mediator cited progress, but merely toward “identifying common goals and relevant technical issues.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile across Lake Geneva, other journalists were in the ultra-plush Cologny district, hoping to catch US and Iranian delegations arriving for talks being held at the Omani's ambassador's residence.

From Barron's

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