ksar

ksɑːr

Definitions

1. noun

A ksar is an Algerian Berber word referring to a fortified village or a type of village or fortified town in North Africa, typically associated with the Tuareg people or other Berber tribes.

“The ksar was a strategic location for the tribe to protect its members from invaders.”

Synonyms

  • fortress
  • village

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis