touareg

/twaˈrɛɡ/ or /tuːˈɑːrɛɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a traditionally nomadic Berber people of the Sahara Desert in North Africa, especially in Mali, Algeria, and Niger.

“The Touareg tribe has a rich cultural heritage and a strong tradition of nomadism.”

2. noun

A four-wheel-drive vehicle, especially a Land Rover, named after this ethnic group.

“I rented a Touareg for our safari adventure in the desert.”

Synonyms

  • Berber
  • nomad

Antonyms

  • sedentary
  • settler