Tangier Meaning
/ˈtæŋɪə(r)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjcomparative form of tangy: more tangy
nameA port city, the capital of the region of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Sentence Examples
You live in Tangier.
He lives in Tangier.
They caught a ferry from Spain to visit Tangier.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef preferred the salsa to be ____, with more lime and chili peppers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The historic city of ____ in Morocco is famous for its vibrant markets and its beautiful coastal views of the Mediterranean today.
Word Origin & History
Mentioned in Ancient Greek sources as Τίγισις (Tígisis), possibly from Numidian, since it was a Numidian city. Compare Punic 𐤕𐤍𐤂 (tng).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef preferred the salsa to be ____, with more lime and chili peppers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The historic city of ____ in Morocco is famous for its vibrant markets and its beautiful coastal views of the Mediterranean today.