Vietnamese
Americanadjective
noun
plural
Vietnamese-
Formerly Annamite. Formerly Annamese. the Austroasiatic language of Vietnam.
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Sometimes Offensive. a native or inhabitant of Vietnam.
Sensitive Note
Some words that describe national or ethnic identities are acceptable as plural nouns, but are either rare or offensive in the singular. This is the case for Vietnamese. It’s sometimes acceptable as a plural noun (a candidate favored by Vietnamese ). However, it's sometimes offensive as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Vietnamese ). Such words are always perfectly appropriate as adjectives (strategies to get Vietnamese voters to the polls).
Other Word Forms
- anti-Vietnamese adjectiveanti-Vietnamese
- pro-Vietnamese adjectivepro-Vietnamese
Etymology
Origin of Vietnamese
Example Sentences
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The law applies to developers as well as providers and deployers of the technology, whether they are Vietnamese organisations or foreign entities operating in the country.
From Barron's
Park has also worked extensively in television, notably the English-language mini-series "The Little Drummer Girl", adapted from John Le Carre's novel, and last year's HBO series "The Sympathizer" about a North Vietnamese spy.
From Barron's
Declines came despite new orders for Boeing jets from two Vietnamese airlines.
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Boeing BA -2.09%decrease; red down pointing triangle signed deals to sell almost 100 jets to Vietnamese carriers valued at over $30 billion, signaling warming ties between the U.S. and Vietnam as trade talks continue.
Vietnam and the US are currently negotiating a trade deal after Washington imposed 20 percent tariffs on Vietnamese goods last year.
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