Numidian

1 of 2

adjective

Nu·​mid·​i·​an (ˈ)n(y)ü¦midēən 

: of or relating to Numidia, an ancient country of North Africa nearly coextensive with modern Algeria

Numidian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Numidia

2

: the Berber language of the Numidian people

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Numidianus, from Numidia + -ianus -ian

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Rhymes for Numidian

• ascidian
• dravidian
• obsidian
• quotidian
• enchiridion
• gideon
• lydian