Senegalese

Senegalese is a demonym for people from Senegal and an adjective for anything relating to Senegal. In English, the term is used to describe citizens of Senegal as well as cultural, historical, and linguistic aspects associated with the country.

Senegal is a West African country bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia, with an Atlantic coastline. The population is diverse, with the Wolof making up the largest ethnic group, followed by the Fula (Peul), Serer, Jola, Mandinka, and others. The country is home to multiple languages and ethnic communities, and identities often overlap with regional and linguistic affiliations.

French is the official language, used in government, education, and media, while Wolof is widely spoken as a lingua franca. Other widely spoken languages include Pulaar (Fula), Serer, and Mandinka. The majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, with a significant influence of Sufi brotherhoods; there are also Christian and indigenous belief communities.

Senegalese nationality is used to describe citizens of Senegal, and the term is used in international contexts to refer to people or things from Senegal.