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Amazigh

Amazigh

1 9.6
A member of the Berber people of North Africa
  • proper noun
: amazigh
  • The dress and body art of rural Amazigh women have also changed in recent years.
  • Amazigh women
  • Amazigh identity
  • Amazigh textiles

Examples

  • Amazigh arts, therefore, are metaphors of motherhood, demonstrating the crucial role women play in propagating and preserving Amazigh identity.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Textiles hold a predominant place in Amazigh art all across Morocco.

    Academic text (2006)

  • A group of Amazigh women attending a wedding in southeastern Morocco, 2000.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The colors used in Amazigh textiles also correspond to the aesthetic of symmetry.

    Academic text (2006)

  • In contemporary Morocco, Amazigh artistic production continues to be associated with rural villages rather than bustling urban centers.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The role women play in shaping Amazigh identity is conveyed by more than just the color and design of their woven textiles.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Amazigh women's woven textiles and dress are metaphors of motherhood that serve as symbols of Amazigh identity and the propagation of the Imazighen into the future.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The Amazigh people celebrated their cultural heritage with traditional music and dance at the festival.

  • During our travels in Morocco, we met several Amazigh artisans who showcased their intricate craftsmanship.

  • Many Amazigh communities in the Atlas Mountains maintain their ancient traditions and customs despite modern influences.

Synonyms

Berber
vsAmazigh
3 7.2

A person from the native peoples of North Africa, especially Morocco and Algeria

refers both to individuals and to the group's own collective name
Berbers
vsAmazigh
1 7.4

A group of people in North Africa, mainly in Morocco and Algeria, who keep their own cultural traditions

focuses on indigenous identity rather than mixed ancestral origins

Surface Forms

Amazigh main

Etymology

Amazigh is the name that Berber people use for themselves, from Imazighen, a word often said to mean 'free person' or 'noble person', so an Amazigh is a member of that native group of North Africa.