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moroccan

adj.
A2 Elementary US //mɝˈɑkən// mo·roc·can
Definition

adj. relating to the country of Morocco, its people, or its culture. You use this to describe things like food, music, or someone's nationality.

adj. relating to Morocco, its inhabitants, or its culture. As a relational adjective, it is capitalised and typically appears in the attributive position.


SIMPLE

I love eating Moroccan food on the weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

The market was filled with beautiful Moroccan rugs and the smell of fresh spices.

COMPLEX

The architect incorporated traditional Moroccan elements, such as intricate tilework and open courtyards, into the modern villa design to create a unique cultural fusion.

Origin

From Morocco + -an.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Usage

Always capitalised. Primarily used as an adjective, though it can function as a noun when referring to a person from Morocco.

Last updated May 6, 2026