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

A person from Morocco.

"Several Moroccans in the group spoke both Arabic and French."

adjective

Relating to Morocco, its people, or its culture.

"We had a Moroccan tagine for dinner."

How to use Moroccan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes people or things from Morocco.

Common pairings

Moroccan cuisine Moroccan rugs a Moroccan citizen

Moroccans plural

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Several _____ in the group spoke both Arabic and French.

Formed from "Morocco" plus the suffix "-an."

Maroc

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.