Country demonym

What is the demonym for Cameroon?

Direct answer

The demonym for Cameroon is Cameroonian.A person from Cameroon can be called a Cameroonian.

How to use Cameroonian

Cameroonian works as both a noun and an adjective. In a sentence, choose the form that matches whether you are describing a person, a group or something connected with Cameroon.

Forms in English

English demonyms usually do not change for masculine and feminine forms. The important distinction is often between adjective, singular noun and plural noun.

Main demonymCameroonian
AdjectiveCameroonian
One personCameroonian
PluralCameroonians

Precision note

Cameroonian is the standard English demonym for Cameroon.

Examples in English

  • “A Cameroonian writer was included in the programme.”
  • “Several Cameroonians took part in the discussion.”
  • “The article described a Cameroonian cultural event in a neutral way.”

Common questions about Cameroon

What is the demonym for Cameroon?

The English demonym for Cameroon is Cameroonian.

What do you call one person from Cameroon?

One person from Cameroon can be called a Cameroonian.

What is the plural form?

The plural form used here is Cameroonians.

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