adj
Uncommon
Algerian
al-JIH-ree-uhn
Algerian (adj) means relating to Algeria or its people. Example: “They enjoyed an Algerian couscous dish at the restaurant.”
adj
1
Relating to Algeria or its people.
"They enjoyed an Algerian couscous dish at the restaurant."
"(Yasmina Khadra is a female pseudonym for a former Algerian army officer, Mohammed Moulessehoul, who lives in France and whose work has once again been overheatedly translated by John Cullen.)"
— Janet Maslin, Terrorists Reel in a Pawn From Small-Town Iraq (2007)
noun
1
A person from Algeria.
"Several Algerians joined the film crew as local guides."
How to use Algerian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything from Algeria, or a person who comes from there.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Algerians
- Comparative
- more Algerian
- Superlative
- most Algerian
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What does “Algerian” mean?
The word “Algerian” means relating to Algeria or its people. In plain terms, describes anything from Algeria, or a person who comes from there.
How do you pronounce “Algerian”?
“Algerian” is pronounced al-JIH-ree-uhn (/ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Algerian” in a sentence?
Here is “Algerian” used in a sentence: “They enjoyed an Algerian couscous dish at the restaurant.”
What part of speech is “Algerian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Algerian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Algerian” a common word?
“Algerian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Algerian” have?
“Algerian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Algeria or its people.
