noun
Uncommon
Moroccan
muh-RO-kihn
Moroccan (noun) means a person from Morocco. Example: “Several Moroccans in the group spoke both Arabic and French.”
noun
1
A person from Morocco.
"The group is accused of defaming the state after a British nonprofit, Privacy International, wrote a report based on the testimony of four Moroccans who say they were targets of cybersurveillance by the government."
— Aida Alami, Moroccan Government Cracks Down on Journalists and Activists (2015)
"Several Moroccans in the group spoke both Arabic and French."
adjective
1
Relating to Morocco, its people, or its culture.
"Moroccan curried crab and streaks of minty, lemony yogurt add luxury to a supersimple zucchini soup ($14)."
— Corey Mintz, Lunching well at Forte bistro and lounge (2009)
"We had a Moroccan tagine for dinner."
"Another sauce, mainly used as a condiment, is harissa, made from pulverised chillies, garlic, salt and olive oil. Harissa is not generically Moroccan, but nevertheless is often found accompanying tajines and couscous."
— Catherine Hanger, Morocco (2000)
How to use Moroccan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes people or things from Morocco.
Common pairings
Moroccan cuisine
Moroccan rugs
a Moroccan citizen
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Word forms
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- Moroccans
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Etymology
Formed from "Morocco" plus the suffix "-an."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Moroccan” mean?
The word “Moroccan” means a person from Morocco. In plain terms, describes people or things from Morocco.
How do you pronounce “Moroccan”?
“Moroccan” is pronounced muh-RO-kihn (/məˈɹɒkɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Moroccan” in a sentence?
Here is “Moroccan” used in a sentence: “Several Moroccans in the group spoke both Arabic and French.”
What part of speech is “Moroccan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Moroccan” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Moroccan” a common word?
“Moroccan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Moroccan” have?
“Moroccan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Morocco.
