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Definition of tunisian
tunisian
/tuːˈnɪz.i.ən/
Tu · ni · si · an
Plural:Tunisians
tunisian Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• adjective
1
Relating to Tunisia, its capital city of Tunis, its people, or their culture.
Example
"The museum recently opened an exhibition showcasing traditional Tunisian ceramics and textiles."
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Tunisia, or a person of Tunisian descent.
Example
"Thousands of Tunisians gathered in the capital to celebrate their national holiday."
2
The Maghrebi Arabic dialect spoken in Tunisia, also known as Tunisian Arabic.
Example
"While Standard Arabic is used in official documents, most citizens speak Tunisian in daily conversation."
• Rhymes for tunisian
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tunisian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tunisian