Tunisia Meaning in English

word

US

ˌtuˈniʒə

too-NEE-zhuh

UK

tjuːˈnɪzɪə

tyoo-NIZ-ee-uh

Definition

Tunisia is a country in North Africa, located on the Mediterranean Sea, known for its rich history and diverse culture.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a proper noun; refers exclusively to the country. Usually preceded by 'in', 'from', or 'of'. Not to be confused with 'Tunis', which is the capital city.

• Spanish: Túnez
• Portuguese (BR): Tunísia
• Portuguese (PT): Tunísia
• Chinese (Simplified): 突尼斯
• Chinese (Traditional): 突尼西亞
• Hindi: ट्यूनिशिया
• Arabic: تونس
• Bengali: তিউনিসিয়া
• Russian: Тунис
• Japanese: チュニジア
• Vietnamese: Tunisia
• Korean: 튀니지
• Turkish: Tunus
• Urdu: تیونس
• Indonesian: Tunisia

Example Sentences

My friend is from Tunisia.

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Tunisia is in North Africa.

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Many tourists visit Tunisia.

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Have you ever been to Tunisia?

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The beaches in Tunisia are beautiful in summer.

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I learned a lot about ancient history during my trip to Tunisia.

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