Yemenis

Mocha's original people

Yemenis are the people of Yemen, a country at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.

The word serves as both noun and adjective: Yemenis have faced years of civil war, Yemeni cuisine features distinctive spice blends.

The singular is Yemeni.

geography

Arabian

Of the peninsula

coastline · Red Sea · monsoon · terraces · wadis

nationality

citizenship

Status as state member

emigrant · homeland · identity · patriotism · compatriot · naturalization · consulate · embassy · visa · repatriate

language

Arabic

Semitic language family member

vocabulary · calligraphy · script · diglossia · bilingualism · poetry · proverbs

culture

traditions

Long-established customs passed down

  • coffeeBrewed bean beverage
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product
  • incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin

frankincense · myrrh · architecture · mudbrick · handicrafts · textiles · pottery · jewelry · silverwork · music

religion

Islam

Quranic monotheistic religion

  • SunniIslam's largest branch adherent
  • ShiaIslam's second-largest branch
  • mosqueIslamic house of worship

minaret · prayer · Quran · Sufi · imam · mufti · pilgrimage · faith

Categories
Opposites
geographic neighbors/regional rivals

YemenisSaudis

Nationals of a desert kingdom

Emiratis · Qataris · Kuwaitis · Omanis · Bahrainis

Family

Yemen, Yemeni

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G