Moors: meaning, definitions and examples

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Moors

 

[ mสŠษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical people

The Moors were a Muslim population of North African origin that invaded and settled in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. They are known for their significant cultural, architectural, and scientific contributions to Europe, especially during the time of Al-Andalus, which included parts of modern-day Spain and Portugal. The term can also refer more generally to any Muslim inhabitants of the region during this period.

Synonyms

Andalusian Muslims, Muslims, North Africans

Examples of usage

  • The Moors introduced advanced irrigation techniques to Spain.
  • Architects from the Moors influenced the design of many buildings in southern Spain.
  • The coexistence of Christians and Moors in medieval Iberia led to a rich cultural exchange.
  • Historians often study the impact of the Moors on European society.

Translations

Translations of the word "Moors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mouros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mauren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Moor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฒั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Mawry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใƒผใ‚ขไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Maures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Moor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์–ด์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Maurovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Maurovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘ฉๅฐ”ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Mavri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Mรบrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะœะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Moorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moros

Etymology

The term 'Moors' historically refers to the various Muslim populations, particularly of North African origin, who invaded and occupied parts of the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th centuries. The word itself derives from the Latin 'Maurus,' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'of the Moor.' It has been used to describe Berbers, Arabs, and other groups who settled in the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic rule, especially during the time of Al-Andalus. Their influence was extensive, contributing significantly to the culture, science, and architecture of medieval Europe. The Moors were responsible for many advancements in various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. The Reconquista, the centuries-long series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Moors, eventually led to the fall of Granada in 1492, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. Despite their ousting, the legacy of the Moors remains evident in the architecture, language, and cultural practices of modern Spain and Portugal.