# Algerian

/æɫˈdʒɪɹiən/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/algerian
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

relating to Algeria, its people, or its culture. You use this to describe anything that comes from this North African country.

For teachers: relating to or originating from Algeria, its inhabitants, or its culture. Often used as a relational adjective to describe national identity or provenance.

## Examples

- We enjoyed a delicious Algerian dinner last night.
- The museum is hosting a special exhibition of Algerian textiles and traditional jewelry this month.
- The director's latest film explores the complexities of Algerian history through the eyes of three generations of a family living in Algiers.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the people, it is used as a collective noun with 'the'.

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