Mauritanie

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Definition

Proper noun A country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert.

Usage

Mauritanie is the French name for the country known in English as Mauritania. It is used primarily in French-language contexts to refer to the nation. * The official name is the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (République Islamique de Mauritanie). * The capital of Mauritanie is Nouakchott.

Examples
  • gained independence from France in 1960.
  • The geography of is dominated by the Sahara Desert.
  • French is widely used in government and media in .
Variants and Related Words
  • Mauritania: The standard English name for the country.
  • Mauritanian (adjective): Relating to Mauritania.
    • The Mauritanian coastline is rich in fish.
  • Mauritanian (noun): A person from Mauritania.
    • He is a Mauritanian working abroad.
Advanced Usage

In geopolitical or historical discussions, Mauritanie may be used in English texts when directly quoting French sources or referring to its official French name. * The document from the *Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie listed Mauritanie as a member state.*

Noun
  1. a country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert

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