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

Examples of Moroccan in a Sentence

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Over in North Africa, Moroccan designer Scheherazade Essrhir shares a similar sentiment. — Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 In total, 11 Moroccan films are featured across the festival’s various sections, in addition to three films shot in Morocco. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 Eisenkot is a security hawk, the son of Moroccan immigrants and father of four surviving children. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year, Hanane El Moutii, founder of the communications and strategy firm Éclat, launched Morocco Design to demonstrate that Moroccan design creatives are emerging as leading international voices. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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