# Saharan

/ˈsæhɝən/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/saharan
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

relating to the Sahara Desert in North Africa. You use this to describe things like the weather, animals, or people from that huge, sandy region.

For teachers: relating to the Sahara Desert or its inhabitants. Often used to describe climatic conditions, geographical features, or cultural aspects of the North African desert region.

## Examples

- The Saharan heat is very intense during the day.
- Dust from Saharan storms can travel thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, affecting air quality in the Caribbean.
- Archaeological evidence suggests that Saharan trade routes were once vital arteries for the exchange of gold, salt, and cultural ideas between sub-Saharan Africa and the Mediterranean world.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the geographical region, it is always capitalised.

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