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Definition of ahaggar

ahaggar

/əˈhɑː.ɡər/
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ahaggar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A mountainous highland region situated in the central Sahara desert in southern Algeria, known for its rugged, arid terrain and volcanic peaks.

Example

"The Tuareg people have historically navigated the challenging and striking landscapes of the Ahaggar."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tuareg word 'Ahaggar', referring to the local Tuareg confederation (the Kel Ahaggar) and the mountainous region they inhabit in the central Sahara.

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