/vee et'nah meez", -mees", -neuh-, vyet'-, vee'it-/ , n. , pl. Vietnamese , adj.
n.
1. a native or inhabitant of Vietnam.
2. Formerly, Annamese, Annamite . the language of Vietnam, of uncertain linguistic affiliation.
adj.
3. of or pertaining to Vietnam or its inhabitants.
[ 1945-50; VIETNAM + -ESE ]