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Algerian

American  
[al-jeer-ee-uhn] / ælˈdʒɪər i ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria.

Algerian British  
/ ælˈdʒɪərɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • anti-Algerian adjective
  • pro-Algerian adjective
  • trans-Algerian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Algerian

First recorded in 1870–75; Algeri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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"I have always dreamed of playing for the national team. It is the ambition of every Algerian to play for their country and do well," said Boulbina, who was in tears at the end.

From Barron's

He seemed to have kept his City place in that spot after Ait-Nouri's return from injury and with the Algerian now at the Africa Cup of Nations - O'Reilly has longer to cement that role.

From BBC

Traditionally used by Algerians, the route is seeing a surge of migrants from Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan in 2025, the group said.

From Barron's

The former Leicester City and Manchester City winger, appearing at his sixth AFCON, now has nine goals at the tournament, an Algerian record.

From Barron's

The former Leicester City and Manchester City winger now has nine goals at the tournament, an Algerian record.

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