Mauritania
from latin
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noun
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From latin
Definition
A country in West Africa
Etymology
Taken from the Latin 'Mauritania', which historically referred to the land of the 'Mauri' or Berber people in North Africa. The name was later adopted internationally as the name for the modern West African nation.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name