moroccan
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
From Morocco, or a person from Morocco.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
mɚˈɑkən
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Definition
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adjective
Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.
Of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people
“Moroccan mosques cannot be entered by infidels.”
noun
A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “Moroccan mosques cannot be entered by infidels.”adjective
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The basic unit of money in Morocco.
Monetary unit in Morocco.
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