Nubia

geographical name

Nu·​bia ˈnü-bē-ə How to pronounce Nubia (audio)
ˈnyü-
region and ancient kingdom in northeastern Africa along the Nile in southern Egypt and northern Sudan

see also nubian sense 1a

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“Nubia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nubia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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