Numidia
//n(j)uˈmɪdiə// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A historical region and ancient Berber kingdom located in North Africa, initially situated in modern Algeria but later expanding into Tunisia and Libya. historical
"Massinissa made many inward parts of Barbarie and Numidia in Africk (before his time incult and horrid) fruitful and battable by this means."
- 2 A former province of the Roman Empire, approximately located in modern northeastern Algeria. historical
- 3 A female given name. rare
Example
More examples"A camel is a gentle and pleasant tame beast whereof there are plenty in Africa especially in the Deserts of Libya, Numidia and Barbary by which Africans estimate their own wealth."
Etymology
From Latin Numidia, from Numida + -ia, from an earlier interpretation of Ancient Greek Νομάς (Nomás) (genitive Νομάδος (Nomádos)). Compare Latin Nomas, whence English nomad.
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