: of, relating to, or characteristic of Morocco or its people
Moroccan noun
plural Moroccans

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Real Betis forward Abde Ezzalzouli, who plays for Morocco, was harshly criticized by some Moroccan fans on social media when images of him wearing the shirt in support of Ceuta began to circulate. ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 The Grammy-winning singer was married to Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun in the early 2000s. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 However, aid organizations say that in order for unaccompanied minors to be sent home, the Moroccan government needs to do its part by helping to locate families in order to facilitate a child’s return. Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026 Moroccan filmmaker and producer Nabil Ayouch struck an even more urgent note, citing his concern about the state of democracies and the erosion of freedom of expression. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Moroccan

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Moroccan was circa 1684

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“Moroccan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moroccan. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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