Nubian

American  

[noo-bee-uhn, nyoo-] / ˈnu bi ən, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. a member of any of the various peoples inhabiting Nubia.

2. the Nilo-Saharan language of the Nubians.

3. Obsolete. a Nubian slave.

4. a Nubian horse.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Nubia, its people, or their language.

Nubian British  

/ ˈnjuːbɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Nubia, an ancient region of NE Africa

2. the language spoken by the people of Nubia

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adjective

1. of or relating to Nubia or its inhabitants

2. informal of or relating to Black culture

Etymology

Origin of Nubian

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; Nubia, -an

Example Sentences

For example, the founder of Sundial Brands, which is the manufacturer behind popular beauty brands like SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage, is bald.

From Seattle Times

Camden Council and the Nubian Jak Community Trust collaborated on the plaque, which is also the first to be put on a place of worship.

From BBC

Their tracks, sung in Arabic, English and local Nubian languages, often focus on social issues such as the rights of children to a better future.

From Reuters

North Africa sits on the Nubian plate, also called the African plate, which is slowly moving with respect to the Eurasian plate.

From National Geographic

The move was a reaction to the museum’s new exhibit “Kemet: Egypt in Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul & Funk,” a look at how ancient Egyptian and Nubian culture inspired modern-day Black musicians.

From Science Magazine