Barbary
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Name — A historical name for the coastal regions of North Africa, once notorious as a base for pirates.
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Etymology
From "Berber" plus the suffix "-y," likely influenced by the older adjective barbary meaning "barbarian, non-Christian."
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What does “Barbary” mean?
The word “Barbary” means a historical name for the coastal regions of North Africa, once notorious as a base for pirates. In plain terms, the historical name for North Africa's coast, especially famous for the Barbary pirates.
How do you pronounce “Barbary”?
“Barbary” is pronounced BAH-buh-ree (/ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Barbary” in a sentence?
Here is “Barbary” used in a sentence: “The novel is set among pirates raiding ships from the Barbary Coast.”
What part of speech is “Barbary”?
“Barbary” is a name.
Where does the word “Barbary” come from?
The word “Barbary” comes from Berber. From "Berber" plus the suffix "-y," likely influenced by the older adjective barbary meaning "barbarian, non-Christian.".