moroccan

/mə'rɔkən/

Thân thiện

A Moroccan artisan weaves a colorful rug on a traditional loom.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to Morocco: Of or pertaining to the country of Morocco, located in North Africa.
   • Characteristic of Morocco or its people: Having the qualities, culture, or style associated with Morocco.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Morocco: A person who comes from or lives in Morocco.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Moroccan cuisine is famous for its use of spices like cumin and saffron.
  • They bought beautiful Moroccan rugs for their new home.
• Noun:
  • The Moroccan explained the traditions of his hometown.
  • Several Moroccans were part of the international delegation.

Advanced Usage

• "Moroccan Arabic": The dialect of Arabic spoken in Morocco, also known as Darija.
  • He is learning Moroccan Arabic to communicate better with locals.
• "Moroccan leather": A type of high-quality, often dyed, leather traditionally produced in Morocco.
  • The book was bound in fine Moroccan leather.

Variants and Related Words

• Morocco (n): The country in North Africa.
  • They traveled to Morocco last summer.
• Moroccan-ness (n, informal): The quality of being characteristically Moroccan.
  • The décor had a certain Moroccan-ness about it.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Maghrebi (specifically relating to the Maghreb region of North Africa, which includes Morocco).
• Noun: Moroccan national, Moroccan citizen.

Related Phrases

• "Moroccan mint tea": A traditional green tea prepared with spearmint leaves and sugar, symbolic of Moroccan hospitality.
  • We were welcomed with a pot of Moroccan mint tea.
• "Moroccan dirham": The official currency of Morocco.
  • The price was listed in Moroccan dirhams.

Học thuật

Adjective

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

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Morocco

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Moroccan
• Maroc