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

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The new French doors that were, frankly, too brand spanking were limed to age them, while ancient Moroccan ones studded with enormous nail heads were used indoors. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026 Moroccan referee Ismail Elfath, who oversaw four World Cup matches, including a semifinal pitting Argentina and England, checked the play on the monitor and pointed to the spot. Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 In mid-July 2026 Cembrero's publication, El Confidencial, along with Le Monde, The Guardian and other international outlets, published an in depth investigation on the use of Pegasus by Moroccan intelligence services. Miguel MacIas, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 In response, Moroccan and Spanish authorities beefed up security presence and limited movement toward the area. ABC News, 16 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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