tæmɑːʃɛk

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Tuareg subgroup in the Sahara Desert, primarily living in Mali, Algeria, and Niger.

“The tamashek language is an important part of the Tuareg culture.”

2. noun

The language spoken by the tamashek people, a Berber language.

“The tamashek language has been influenced by Arabic and Hausa.”