Berber
Berber (noun) means a member of the indigenous peoples of North Africa, or their group of related languages. Example: “Berber communities have lived across the Maghreb for thousands of years.”
How to use Berber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the indigenous peoples/languages of North Africa, or a hard-wearing looped carpet style named after their traditional weaving.
Word forms
Berbers plural, Berber plural
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_____ communities have lived across the Maghreb for thousands of years.
Etymology
From Arabic barbariyy ("Berber"), which traces back to the Ancient Greek word for "foreigner" — the same root that gives us "barbarian."
Rhymes for Berber
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What does “Berber” mean?
The word “Berber” means a member of the indigenous peoples of North Africa, or their group of related languages. In plain terms, refers to the indigenous peoples/languages of North Africa, or a hard-wearing looped carpet style named after their traditional weaving.
How do you pronounce “Berber”?
“Berber” is pronounced BUR-buh (/ˈbɝ.bɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Berber” in a sentence?
Here is “Berber” used in a sentence: “Berber communities have lived across the Maghreb for thousands of years.”
What part of speech is “Berber”?
“Berber” is a noun.
Where does the word “Berber” come from?
The word “Berber” comes from Ancient Greek. From Arabic barbariyy ("Berber"), which traces back to the Ancient Greek word for "foreigner" — the same root that gives us "barbarian.".
How many meanings does “Berber” have?
“Berber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the indigenous peoples of North Africa, or their group of related languages.
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