Definition

Noun 1. A city in Tunisia: Sfax is the second largest city in the country of Tunisia. It is a major urban center located in the eastern part of the country, close to a region known for phosphate mining.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The port of Sfax is vital for the Tunisian economy.
  • We traveled from Tunis to Sfax by train.
  • Sfax is an important industrial hub.

Advanced Usage

• "The Sfax region": Refers to the geographic and administrative area surrounding the city.
  • Agricultural production in the Sfax region is significant.

Variants and Related Words

• Sfaxian (adj): Relating to or from the city of Sfax.
  • Sfaxian cuisine has its own distinctive flavors.

Synonyms

• Urban center: A large town or city.
• Metropolis: A very large and densely populated city. (Note: Sfax is a major city but not typically classified as a metropolis on a global scale.)

Notes

• Sfax is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It functions primarily as a place name and does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.

Noun

1. the second largest city in Tunisia; located in eastern Tunisia near a phosphate region