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Poitiers
PWAH-tih-ay
Poitiers (name) means a city in west-central France, historically significant and the site of several famous battles. Example: “The Battle of Poitiers took place in 732 and again in 1356.”
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A city in west-central France, historically significant and the site of several famous battles.
"The Battle of Poitiers took place in 732 and again in 1356."
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Etymology
From French Poitiers, ultimately named after the Pictones, a Gaulish tribe who inhabited the region.
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What does “Poitiers” mean?
The word “Poitiers” means a city in west-central France, historically significant and the site of several famous battles.
How do you pronounce “Poitiers”?
“Poitiers” is pronounced PWAH-tih-ay (/ˈpwɑti.eɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Poitiers” in a sentence?
Here is “Poitiers” used in a sentence: “The Battle of Poitiers took place in 732 and again in 1356.”
What part of speech is “Poitiers”?
“Poitiers” is a name.
Where does the word “Poitiers” come from?
The word “Poitiers” comes from French. From French Poitiers, ultimately named after the Pictones, a Gaulish tribe who inhabited the region.
