Saudis Meaning in English

word · lemma: saudi

US

ˈsaʊdiz/, /ˈsɔdiz

SOW-deez or SAW-deez

UK

ˈsaʊdiːz

SOW-deez

Definition

People from Saudi Arabia; 'Saudis' is the plural form of 'Saudi,' referring to more than one person from this country.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used as a noun (never 'the Saudis' for the government, but 'the Saudis' for the people). Formal and neutral; commonly used in news and international contexts. Do not confuse with 'Saudi Arabian,' which can be both noun and adjective.

• Spanish: saudíes - sauditas
• Portuguese (BR): sauditas
• Portuguese (PT): sauditas
• Chinese (Simplified): 沙特人
• Chinese (Traditional): 沙烏地人
• Hindi: सऊदी
• Arabic: سعوديون
• Bengali: সৌদি নাগরিকরা - সৌদিরা
• Russian: саудовцы
• Japanese: サウジ人
• Vietnamese: người Ả Rập Xê Út
• Korean: 사우디인들
• Turkish: Suudiler
• Urdu: سعودی باشندے
• Indonesian: orang Saudi

Example Sentences

Many Saudis live in Riyadh, the capital city.

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The Saudis speak Arabic as their official language.

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Some Saudis visit other countries for vacation.

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Saudis often host guests with great hospitality as part of their culture.

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Some Saudis have studied abroad to learn new skills.

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You’ll see a lot of Saudis at the international conference next month.

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