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Tangier

tănjîrʹ

Tangier (name) means a port city in northern Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar. Example: “They took a ferry from Spain to Tangier.”

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A port city in northern Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
"They took a ferry from Spain to Tangier."
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Etymology

Mentioned in Ancient Greek sources as Τίγισις (Tígisis), possibly from Numidian, since it was a Numidian city. Compare Punic 𐤕𐤍𐤂 (tng).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tangier” mean?

The word “Tangier” means a port city in northern Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.

How do you pronounce “Tangier”?

“Tangier” is pronounced tănjîrʹ.

How do you use “Tangier” in a sentence?

Here is “Tangier” used in a sentence: “They took a ferry from Spain to Tangier.”

What part of speech is “Tangier”?

“Tangier” is a name.

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