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

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The constitution recognizes the right to vote for Moroccans living abroad, but there is no voting by mail or ballot boxes at Moroccan consulates. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026 Moroccan voters will choose from among 7,288 candidates from 27 political parties competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives, and the next prime minister will come from the party that wins the most seats. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The Grammy-winning singer was married to Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun in the early 2000s. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 However, aid organizations say that in order for unaccompanied minors to be sent home, the Moroccan government needs to do its part by helping to locate families in order to facilitate a child’s return. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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