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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.

Origin: Arabic

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.

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