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Nubia
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A historical region along the Nile in what is now southern Egypt and northern Sudan.
"Ancient Nubia was home to powerful kingdoms that traded with Egypt."
How to Use Nubia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ancient African region and civilization along the Nile.
Word Forms
nubias plural
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Etymology
A geographical name of disputed origin, possibly linked to the Noba, a people once living in the region.