# Tunisian

/ˌtuˈniʒən/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

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

## Definition

relating to the country of Tunisia in North Africa, its people, or its culture.

For teachers: relating to Tunisia or its inhabitants. Often used attributively to describe nationality, language, or cultural products.

## Examples

- I really enjoy eating Tunisian food.
- The Tunisian government is working to promote the country's beautiful Mediterranean beaches to international tourists.
- The film festival showcases a wide variety of Tunisian cinema, highlighting the unique social and political perspectives of the region's filmmakers.

## Usage notes

- Typically precedes the noun it modifies; when used to refer to the people as a group, it is preceded by 'the'.

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