: of or relating to Numidia, an ancient country of North Africa nearly coextensive with modern Algeria

Numidian

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noun

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plural -s
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Numidia
2
: the Berber language of the Numidian people

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Numidianus, from Numidia + -ianus -ian

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“Numidia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Numidia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Numidia

geographical name

ancient country in northern Africa east of Mauretania, its site being in modern Algeria; chief city Hippo

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