Vietnamese

Vietnamese
/vee et'nah meez", -mees", -neuh-, vyet'-, vee'it-/, n., pl. Vietnamese, adj.
n.
1. a native or inhabitant of Vietnam.
2. Formerly, Annamese, Annamite. the language of Vietnam, of uncertain linguistic affiliation.
adj.
3. of or pertaining to Vietnam or its inhabitants.
[1945-50; VIETNAM + -ESE]

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