Mauretania
or Mau·ri·ta·ni·a
[mawr-i-tey-nee-uh]
- an ancient kingdom in NW Africa: it included the territory that is modern Morocco and part of Algeria.
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Examples from the Web for mauretania
Contemporary Examples
The stronghold in Mali was to be the centerpiece of a larger Qaeda emirate across the Sahel from Mauretania to Nigeria.
Historical Examples
During September, 1910, the Mauretania broke this record by hour and one minute.
Woman and SocialismAugust Bebel
All I know is what the janitor told me, that she sailed on the Mauretania this morning.
The Adventures of SallyP. G. Wodehouse
What you are, or what you did before you stepped on board the Mauretania's nothing to me.
Lord Loveland Discovers AmericaC. N. Williamson
"I know you met my wife and daughter on the Mauretania," said the watcher.
Lord Loveland Discovers AmericaC. N. Williamson
"Meanwhile you'll be enjoying yourself on the Mauretania," echoed Jim.
Lord Loveland Discovers AmericaC. N. Williamson
Mauretania
- an ancient region of N Africa, corresponding approximately to the N parts of modern Algeria and Morocco
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