Nubian

noun

Nu·​bi·​an ˈnü-bē-ən How to pronounce Nubian (audio)
ˈnyü-
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Nubia
b
: a member of one of the group of dark-skinned peoples that formed a powerful empire between Egypt and Ethiopia from the 6th to the 14th centuries
2
: any of several languages spoken in central and northern Sudan
Nubian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nubian was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nubian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nubian. Accessed 27 May. 2023.

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