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Nubia

Nubia (name) means a historical region along the Nile in what is now southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Example: “Ancient Nubia was home to powerful kingdoms that traded with Egypt.”

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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."

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In plain EnglishAn ancient African region and civilization along the Nile.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nubia” mean?

The word “Nubia” means a historical region along the Nile in what is now southern Egypt and northern Sudan. In plain terms, an ancient African region and civilization along the Nile.

How do you use “Nubia” in a sentence?

Here is “Nubia” used in a sentence: “Ancient Nubia was home to powerful kingdoms that traded with Egypt.”

What part of speech is “Nubia”?

“Nubia” is a name.

What is the meaning of Nubia?

"Nubia" (name) means a historical region along the Nile in what is now southern Egypt and northern Sudan.

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