Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to Morocco: Of or pertaining to the Kingdom of Morocco, its culture, or its people.

2. Noun:

   • A country in Africa: A kingdom in northwestern Africa; a constitutional monarchy.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The maroc architecture is known for its intricate tilework. (The Moroccan architecture is known for its intricate tilework.)
  • We enjoyed a traditional maroc meal. (We enjoyed a traditional Moroccan meal.)

• Noun:

  • He traveled through maroc last summer. (He traveled through Morocco last summer.)
  • The history of maroc is fascinating. (The history of Morocco is fascinating.)

Advanced Usage

• "The Maroc coast": Refers specifically to the coastline of Morocco.
  • The Maroc coast along the Atlantic is beautiful.

Variants and Related Words

• Moroccan (adj & n): The more common and standard adjective and demonym form.

  • Adjective: Moroccan cuisine.
  • Noun: He is a Moroccan.

• Morocco (n): The standard and official name of the country.

Synonyms

• Moroccan (adj): Pertaining to Morocco. (This is the direct and most frequent synonym for the adjective "maroc").

Notes on Usage

• "Maroc" is a less common, often historical or formal variant for "Morocco" or "Moroccan." In modern English, "Moroccan" and "Morocco" are overwhelmingly preferred in both written and spoken language. "Maroc" may appear in older texts, certain official contexts, or names derived from French.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people
   • Moroccan mosques cannot be entered by infidels

Noun

1. a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956