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• a variation of Mauretania.

Mauritania

American  

[mawr-i-tay-nee-uh] / ˌmɔr ɪˈteɪ ni ə /

noun

1. Official Name Islamic Republic of Mauritania. a republic in western Africa, largely in the Sahara Desert: formerly a French colony; a member of the French Community 1958–66; independent 1960. 418,120 sq. mi. (1,082,931 sq. km). Nouakchott.

2. Mauretania.

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Mauritania British  

/ ˌmɒrɪˈteɪnɪə /

noun

1. Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania. a republic in NW Africa, on the Atlantic: established as a French protectorate in 1903 and a colony in 1920; gained independence in 1960; lies in the Sahara; contains rich resources of iron ore. Official language: Arabic; Fulani, Soninke, Wolof, and French are also spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: ouguiya. Capital: Nouakchott. Pop: 3 437 610 (2013 est). Area: 1 030 700 sq km (398 000 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Mauritanian
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Mauritania

On Tuesday we saw African countries Egypt, Morocco, Niger, Mauritania and DR Congo all issue statements in support of Infantino.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

He also scored his first international goal in March, against Mauritania, one of an eclectic mix of opponents for Scaloni's side in friendlies played this year.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

There’s also an opportunity for deeper security partnerships with other nearby countries, including Mauritania, Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

The agency counted 188 families entering Mauritania this week and 1,161 families since October 24, but added that the actual numbers were probably higher.

From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025

Maximianus in the meantime was engaged in putting down the revolt in Mauritania, which he effected with full success.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne