Tangier

See also: tangier

English

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Etymology

Mentioned in Ancient Greek sources as Τίγισις (Tígisis), possibly from Numidian, since it was a Numidian city. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

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Tangier

  1. A port city on the Strait of Gibraltar in northern Morocco
  2. (historical) The former international zone surrounding the city; its administration.

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References

  • Tangier” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.

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