Tuareg
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8.9
- proper noun
- /ˈtwɑːrɛɡ/
- The blue robes worn by Tuareg men are a symbol of their identity and heritage.
- Tuareg society
- Tuareg culture
- Tuareg identity
Examples
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Before Timbuktu, Arouane was the capital of the Tuareg federation in this region.
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The Tuareg people are known for their rich culture and nomadic lifestyle.
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We're in Tuareg country now.
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Events in the early twentieth century produced many changes in Air Tuareg political and social organization.
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One of the most valued roles in Tuareg society, according to both men and women, is motherhood.
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And from there, to Tin Reroh camp in the Tuareg country.
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If I know Tuareg hospitality, he won't be back before dawn.
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Of paramount importance at Tuareg weddings and namedays is incense.
Academic text (1999) -
Social and ritual uses of scent in Tuareg culture reveal that aroma has referents transcending its physical qualities.
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In the Sahara, the Tuareg traditionally navigate through the desert on camelback.
Synonyms
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7.2
A person from the native peoples of North Africa, especially Morocco and Algeria
1
9.6
A member of the Berber people of North Africa
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tuareg as a proper name comes from French Touareg via Arabic and was used for the Berber people of the Sahara who often call themselves Kel Tamasheq, so Tuareg is the name for this ethnic group known for a nomadic life and their distinctive blue robes.