-ese

nominal suffix
[L750587]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : -ese
  • plural : -ese

Senses

  • suffix that creates a noun for a native or resident of (a specified place or country)
  • suffix that creates a noun for a language of (a particular place, country, or nationality)
  • suffix that creates a noun for a speech, literary style, or diction peculiar to (a specified place, person, group, discipline, subject, or activity)

-ese

adjectival suffix
[L750591]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : -ese

Senses

  • suffix that creates an adjective meaning of, relating to, or originating in (a certain place or country)