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Tamazight

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[tah-muh-zahyt, tam-uh-] / ˈtɑ məˌzaɪt, ˈtæm ə- /

noun

  1. a Berber language spoken in Morocco.


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In 2011, Morocco recognised Tamazight as an official language.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Ms ElFadel loved teaching Arabic and French to kids in a village populated by Amazigh - who mainly speak their own language, Tamazight.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

Arabic and Tamazight, which is spoken by the Amazigh or Berber minority, are the country's official languages.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2022

One traveler demanded that Tamazight, the tongue of the Berber minority, be made an official language.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2011

The reformed constitution also recognizes Tamazight as an official language alongside Arabic, a move which looks set to appease Amazigh activists within February 20 Movement.

From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2011