noun Uncommon

Tunisian

tyoo-NIH-zee-uhn

Tunisian (noun) means a person who is from Tunisia or has Tunisian heritage. Example: “Several Tunisians in the group spoke fluent French as well as Arabic.”

noun

A person who is from Tunisia or has Tunisian heritage.

"Several Tunisians in the group spoke fluent French as well as Arabic."

adj

Relating to Tunisia, its people, or its culture.

"We tried a Tunisian dish loaded with harissa and olive oil."

"Tunisian crochet is a technique that produces a dense, woven-looking fabric."

How to use Tunisian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with Tunisia, the North African country, or its people.

Common pairings

Tunisian cuisine Tunisian dinar Tunisian crochet

Word forms

Tunisians plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tunisian” mean?

The word “Tunisian” means a person who is from Tunisia or has Tunisian heritage. In plain terms, describes anything to do with Tunisia, the North African country, or its people.

How do you pronounce “Tunisian”?

“Tunisian” is pronounced tyoo-NIH-zee-uhn (/tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tunisian” in a sentence?

Here is “Tunisian” used in a sentence: “Several Tunisians in the group spoke fluent French as well as Arabic.”

What part of speech is “Tunisian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Tunisian” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “Tunisian” a common word?

“Tunisian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Tunisian” have?

“Tunisian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is from Tunisia or has Tunisian heritage.