Tunis

[ too-nis, tyoo- ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Tunisia, in the NE part.
2. one of the former Barbary States in N Africa, once notorious for its pirates: constitutes modern Tunisia.

Tunis

/ ˈtjuːnɪs /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Tunisia, in the northeast on the Gulf of Tunis (an inlet of the Mediterranean): dates from Carthaginian times, the ruins of ancient Carthage lying to the northeast; university (1960). Pop: 2 063 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

In recent weeks, people have taken to the streets of the capital, Tunis, to protest against President Saied and demand free-and-fair elections.

From BBC

It was from Moun of Tunis that I got the name of your dancer.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 80 migrants were arrested in Tunis last week after clashes with law enforcement as they cleared encampments in the capital that were “disturbing the peace,” according to Tunisia’s Radio Mosaique.

From Seattle Times

He was found shot dead in his car in the capital, Tunis, prompting outrage.

From BBC

The filmmaker created a set in an old hotel in the Medina of Tunis.

From Los Angeles Times