Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tamazight
noun
/ˌtæmæˈzaɪt/
Definition
Tamazight is a branch of the Berber languages spoken by the Berber people in North Africa.
Examples
- Many people in Morocco and Algeria speak Tamazight as their first language.
- Efforts have been made to include Tamazight in the educational curriculum in some North African countries.
Meaning
Tamazight refers specifically to the language and the cultural identity associated with the Berber populations who speak it.
Synonyms
- Berber (general term)
- Tamazigh
