Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Beninese · IPA /bɛnɪˈniːz/ adj. n. 01 adj. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Benin. 1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Benin. Syn. Benin. 02 n. a native or inhabitant of Benin. 1. a native or inhabitant of Benin.