Definition

Proper noun: * A city in northeastern Morocco near the Algerian border: Oujda is the name of a specific urban center located in the northeastern region of the Kingdom of Morocco, close to its border with Algeria.

Usage

• As a proper noun (place name): The word "Oujda" is used exclusively as the name of the city. It is typically capitalized.
  • The train from Casablanca to Oujda takes several hours.
  • Oujda's culture is influenced by its proximity to Algeria.
  • They studied the economic development of the Oujda region.

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: A person from Oujda is called an Oujdi (male) or Oujdia (female).
  • The famous musician is an Oujdi.
• Used attributively: "Oujda" can be used as an adjective to describe something originating from or related to the city.
  • We enjoyed the Oujda dialect of Arabic.
  • The Oujda airport serves the eastern region.

Variants and Related Words

• Oujda-Angad: This is the full name of the prefecture which contains the city of Oujda.
• Oriental Region: Oujda is the capital of the Oriental Region of Morocco.

Synonyms

• Urban center
• City
• Municipality

Related Phrases

• Border city: A city located near a national border.
  • Oujda is a significant Moroccan border city.
• Eastern Morocco: Refers to the geographic region where Oujda is located.
  • Oujda is the main hub of eastern Morocco.

Noun

1. a city in northeastern Morocco near the Algerian border