Tunisia

[ too-nee-zhuh, -shuh, -nizh-uh, -nish-uh, tyoo- ]

/ tuˈni ʒə, -ʃə, -ˈnɪʒ ə, -ˈnɪʃ ə, tyu- /

noun

a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: a French protectorate until 1956. 48,330 sq. mi. (125,175 sq. km). Capital: Tunis.

OTHER WORDS FROM Tunisia

Tu·ni·sian, adjective, nounpro-Tu·ni·sian, adjective, noun

Words nearby Tunisia

tuning fork, tuning head, tuning key, tuning pipe, Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisian, T-unit, Tunja, tunka, Tunker

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Example sentences from the Web for Tunisia

Diplomats from Egypt, Chad, Tunisia, Algeria and Sudan have met in Cairo to discuss how to halt the violence in Libya.
Libya’s Proxy Apocalypse|Jamie Dettmer|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The progress of the caravan of SUVs and buses ferrying the embassy staff out to Tunisia was monitored in real-time in Washington.
U.S. Diplomats and Marines Close Embassy and Flee Libya Fighting|Jamie Dettmer|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser, claims democracy transitions in Indonesia and Tunisia as Obama successes.
Obama’s Budget Fails Democracy Promotion Abroad|Jamie Dettmer|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Actually, Tunisia now has more rich people than before the revolution,” she said.
A Woman Blogger’s Scoop Helped Save Tunisia From Islamists|Thomas A. Bass|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The most famous investigative reporter in Tunisia is a 32-year-old blogger named Olfa Riahi.
A Woman Blogger’s Scoop Helped Save Tunisia From Islamists|Thomas A. Bass|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But they keep the peace only, for there is no warfare in Algeria or Tunisia to-day.
In the Land of Mosques & Minarets|Francis Miltoun
The difference between the administration of Algeria and that of Tunisia makes itself felt at every step.
Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond|Budgett Meakin
To this rule Tunisia presents an exception, Tunisians retaining their nationality and laws.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7|Various
The former are to be found principally in the neighbourhood of ran, and the latter further east; they abound in Tunisia.
Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond|Budgett Meakin
The pilgrims going from Algeria and Tunisia are yearly becoming greater in numbers.
In the Land of Mosques & Minarets|Francis Miltoun

British Dictionary definitions for Tunisia

Tunisia

/ (tjuːˈnɪzɪə, -ˈnɪsɪə) /

noun

a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: settled by the Phoenicians in the 12th century bc; made a French protectorate in 1881 and gained independence in 1955. It consists chiefly of the Sahara in the south, a central plateau, and the Atlas Mountains in the north. Exports include textiles, petroleum, and phosphates. Official language: Arabic; French is also widely spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Tunis. Pop: 10 835 873 (2013 est). Area: 164 150 sq km (63 380 sq miles)

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Cultural definitions for Tunisia

Tunisia

Republic in northwestern Africa, bordered by Algeria to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, and Libya to the southeast.

notes for Tunisia

In the sixth century b.c., Tunisia became the center of power for the city of Carthage.

notes for Tunisia

Tunisia was a French protectorate from 1881 to 1956, when it achieved independence.

单词	tunisia
释义	Tunisia [ too-nee-zhuh, -shuh, -nizh-uh, -nish-uh, tyoo- ] / tuˈni ʒə, -ʃə, -ˈnɪʒ ə, -ˈnɪʃ ə, tyu- / noun a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: a French protectorate until 1956. 48,330 sq. mi. (125,175 sq. km). Capital: Tunis. OTHER WORDS FROM Tunisia Tu·ni·sian, adjective, nounpro-Tu·ni·sian, adjective, noun Words nearby Tunisia tuning fork, tuning head, tuning key, tuning pipe, Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisian, T-unit, Tunja, tunka, Tunker Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Tunisia Diplomats from Egypt, Chad, Tunisia, Algeria and Sudan have met in Cairo to discuss how to halt the violence in Libya. Libya’s Proxy Apocalypse\|Jamie Dettmer\|August 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The progress of the caravan of SUVs and buses ferrying the embassy staff out to Tunisia was monitored in real-time in Washington. U.S. Diplomats and Marines Close Embassy and Flee Libya Fighting\|Jamie Dettmer\|July 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser, claims democracy transitions in Indonesia and Tunisia as Obama successes. Obama’s Budget Fails Democracy Promotion Abroad\|Jamie Dettmer\|June 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “Actually, Tunisia now has more rich people than before the revolution,” she said. A Woman Blogger’s Scoop Helped Save Tunisia From Islamists\|Thomas A. Bass\|April 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The most famous investigative reporter in Tunisia is a 32-year-old blogger named Olfa Riahi. A Woman Blogger’s Scoop Helped Save Tunisia From Islamists\|Thomas A. Bass\|April 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But they keep the peace only, for there is no warfare in Algeria or Tunisia to-day. In the Land of Mosques & Minarets\|Francis Miltoun The difference between the administration of Algeria and that of Tunisia makes itself felt at every step. Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond\|Budgett Meakin To this rule Tunisia presents an exception, Tunisians retaining their nationality and laws. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7\|Various The former are to be found principally in the neighbourhood of ran, and the latter further east; they abound in Tunisia. Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond\|Budgett Meakin The pilgrims going from Algeria and Tunisia are yearly becoming greater in numbers. In the Land of Mosques & Minarets\|Francis Miltoun British Dictionary definitions for Tunisia Tunisia / (tjuːˈnɪzɪə, -ˈnɪsɪə) / noun a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: settled by the Phoenicians in the 12th century bc; made a French protectorate in 1881 and gained independence in 1955. It consists chiefly of the Sahara in the south, a central plateau, and the Atlas Mountains in the north. Exports include textiles, petroleum, and phosphates. Official language: Arabic; French is also widely spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Tunis. Pop: 10 835 873 (2013 est). Area: 164 150 sq km (63 380 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Tunisia Tunisia Republic in northwestern Africa, bordered by Algeria to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, and Libya to the southeast. notes for Tunisia In the sixth century b.c., Tunisia became the center of power for the city of Carthage. notes for Tunisia Tunisia was a French protectorate from 1881 to 1956, when it achieved independence. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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