Tunisian

adjective

Tu·ni·sian tü-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ən

tyü-,

-ˈni-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tunisia or its people

Tunisian noun

plural Tunisians

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Tunisian was in 1600

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“Tunisian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tunisian. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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