Tunis
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Name — The capital and largest city of Tunisia.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic تُونِس (tūnis). Further derivation uncertain, but some possibilities are: * Derived from a Berber root ens "to lie down", tansawt "to pass the night", thus "encampment". * Related to the Phoenician goddess Tanit.
Full origin of Tunis →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tunis” mean?
The word “Tunis” means the capital and largest city of Tunisia.
How do you pronounce “Tunis”?
“Tunis” is pronounced TYOO-nihs (/ˈtuːnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tunis” in a sentence?
Here is “Tunis” used in a sentence: “They wandered the old markets of Tunis for hours.”
What part of speech is “Tunis”?
“Tunis” is a name.
Is “Tunis” a common word?
“Tunis” is an uncommon word in modern English.