Numidia
/n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ · name
Meaning
- A former province of the Roman Empire, approximately located in modern northeastern Algeria.
- A historical region and ancient Berber kingdom located in North Africa, initially situated in modern Algeria but later expanding into Tunisia and Libya.
- A female given name.
Etymology / origin
From Latin Numidia, from Numida + -ia, from an earlier interpretation of Ancient Greek Νομάς (Nomás) (genitive Νομάδος (Nomádos)). Compare Latin Nomas, whence English nomad.
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