adj
Nubian
NYBEE-uhn
Nubian (adj) means relating to Nubia or its people. Example: “The museum displayed a collection of Nubian pottery.”
adj
1
Relating to Nubia or its people.
"The museum displayed a collection of Nubian pottery."
noun
1
A person from Nubia or of Nubian descent.
"The exhibit told the story of ancient Nubians and their pyramids."
How to use Nubian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Nubia, the ancient region and people along the Nile.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Nubians
- Comparative
- more Nubian
- Superlative
- most Nubian
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Etymology
From "Nubia" + the suffix "-an."
Rhymes for Nubian
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What does “Nubian” mean?
The word “Nubian” means relating to Nubia or its people. In plain terms, relating to Nubia, the ancient region and people along the Nile.
How do you pronounce “Nubian”?
“Nubian” is pronounced NYBEE-uhn (/ˈnjʉːbiːən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nubian” in a sentence?
Here is “Nubian” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a collection of Nubian pottery.”
What part of speech is “Nubian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Nubian” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Nubian” have?
“Nubian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Nubia or its people.
