adj
Nubian
NYBEE-uhn
adj
1
Relating to Nubia or its people.
"The museum displayed a collection of Nubian pottery."
noun
1
A person from Nubia or of Nubian descent.
"The exhibit told the story of ancient Nubians and their pyramids."
How to Use Nubian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Nubia, the ancient region and people along the Nile.
Word Forms
more Nubian comparative, Nubians plural, most Nubian superlative
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Etymology
From "Nubia" + the suffix "-an."