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Numidia

Numidia

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An ancient kingdom in North Africa later turned into a Roman province covering much of modern Algeria
  • proper noun
  • /nʊˈmɪdiə/
: Numidia
  • Numidia and Mauritania

Examples

  • These sacred games are held to honor the victory of Rome over the barbarians of Numidia.

    Gladiator II (2024)

  • To hear wives and mothers mourning their dead on that beach at Numidia...

    Gladiator II (2024)

  • Numidia, which, in antiquity, was the granary of Rome, will become before long that of France.

    Academic text (2004)

  • With mercenaries from Numidia and Libya, his force at one point numbered as many as 90,000.

    Academic text (2007)

  • "A city for sale and doomed to speedy destruction if it finds a purchaser!" - King Jugurtha of Numidia

    Blog text (4)

  • In antiquity, Numidia was known for its vast agricultural lands, becoming a vital source of grain for Rome.

  • The ancient kingdom of Numidia played a crucial role in the conflicts between Rome and the Carthaginians.

  • As a Roman province, Numidia was strategically important for controlling trade routes in North Africa.

Surface Forms

Numidia main

Etymology

Numidia comes from the name the Romans used for the local Berber people, the Numidians. So Numidia basically means 'land of the Numidians', which is why it names the ancient kingdom in the area of modern Algeria.