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Tunis
TYOO-nihs
Tunis (name) means the capital and largest city of Tunisia. Example: “They wandered the old markets of Tunis for hours.”
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The capital and largest city of Tunisia.
"They wandered the old markets of Tunis for hours."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic تُونِس (tūnis). Further derivation uncertain, but some possibilities are: * Derived from a Berber root ens "to lie down", tansawt "to pass the night", thus "encampment". * Related to the Phoenician goddess Tanit.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tunis” mean?
The word “Tunis” means the capital and largest city of Tunisia.
How do you pronounce “Tunis”?
“Tunis” is pronounced TYOO-nihs (/ˈtuːnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tunis” in a sentence?
Here is “Tunis” used in a sentence: “They wandered the old markets of Tunis for hours.”
What part of speech is “Tunis”?
“Tunis” is a name.
Is “Tunis” a common word?
“Tunis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
