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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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From French Poitiers, ultimately named after the Pictones, a Gaulish tribe who inhabited the region.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Poitiers

Piers pliers Algiers Villiers

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Frequently asked questions

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.