NORTH AFRICAN


Meaning of NORTH AFRICAN in English

I. adjective

Usage: usually capitalized N&A

Etymology: North Africa, the countries of northern Africa + English -an

1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of North Africa — often used specifically of the region including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt

2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the North Africans

II. noun

Usage: capitalized N&A

: a native or inhabitant of North Africa — usually used specifically of the natives and inhabitants of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt

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