Mauritanian
ɪˈteɪ noun
1.
Official name Islamic Republic of Mauritania. a republic in W Africa, largely in the Sahara Desert: formerly a French colony; a member of the French community 1958–66; independent 1960. 418,120 sq. mi. (1,082,931 sq. km). Capital: Nouakchott.
2.
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Mau·ri·ta·ni·an, adjective, noun
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| —n | |
| Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania a republic in NW Africa, on the Atlantic: established as a French protectorate in 1903 and a colony in 1920; gained independence in 1960; lies in the Sahara; contains rich resources of iron ore. Official language: Arabic; Fulani, Soninke, Wolof, and French are also spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: ouguiya. Capital: Nouakchott. Pop: 2 980 000 (2004 est). Area: 1 030 700 sq km (398 000 sq miles) | |
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| Mauritanian (ˌmɒrɪˈteɪnɪən) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to Mauritania, a republic in NW Africa, or its inhabitants |
| —n | |
| 2. | a native or inhabitant of Mauritania |
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