Algerian

[ al-jeer-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria.

Algerian

/ ælˈdʒɪərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria

Other Words From

• an·ti-Al·ge·ri·an adjective noun
• pro-Al·ge·ri·an adjective noun
• trans-Al·ge·ri·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Algerian¹

First recorded in 1870–75; Algeri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Forsyth’s novel, closely echoed in Fred Zinnemann’s 1973 film, was based in relatively current events, an assassination attempt on French president Charles de Gaulle by a veterans group disgruntled by Algerian independence.

From Los Angeles Times

Algerian Khelif and her Olympic association have always said she was born a woman and is a woman.

From BBC

For the first time, an Algerian author has won France’s top literary award, the Goncourt, with a searing account of his country’s 1990s civil war.

From BBC

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting.

From Los Angeles Times

Khelif’s win, Algeria’s second of the 2024 Games, was celebrated not only by her fellow Algerians and boxing fans, but by others who praised her for handling the frenzy with grace.

From Salon