-ees

See also: ees and ees-

Dutch

Etymology

From Old French -eis, from Latin -ēnsis.

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Suffix

-ees

  1. -ese: Used to form adjectives and nouns describing things and characteristics of a city, region, or country, such as the people and the language spoken by these people.
    Chinees, Katangees
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