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Latin word “Maurus
- Derived from the Latin word “Maurus,” the term was originally used to describe Berbers and ethnic groups from the ancient Roman province of Mauretania in what is now North Africa. Over time, it was increasingly applied to Muslims living in Europe.
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Of mixed Arab, Spanish, and Amazigh (Berber) origins, the Moors created the Islamic Andalusian civilization and subsequently settled as refugees in the Maghreb (in the region of North Africa) between the 11th and 17th centuries.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The term initially denoted a specific Berber people in western Libya, but the name acquired more general meaning during the medieval period, associated with "Muslim", similar to associations with "Saracens". During the context of the Crusades and the Reconquista, the term Moors included the derogatory suggestion of "infidels".
Jul 22, 2024 · The Moors became known for their contributions to science, art, architecture, and philosophy, blending Arab, Berber, and even elements of the cultures they conquered. In Al-Andalus or Muslim Spain, this cultural fusion reached its zenith during what is known as the Islamic Golden Age.
Aug 13, 2024 · Derived from the Latin word “Maurus,” the term was originally used to describe Berbers and ethnic groups from the ancient Roman province of Mauretania in what is now North Africa. Over time, it...
Jan 19, 2023 · The word “Moor” (“Moro” in Spanish) comes from the Latin word “Maurus.” This term was initially used to refer to the population of North Africa, specifically to an area known by the Romans as Mauretania.
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- August 13, 1989
Feb 1, 2021 · Moors, originally a group of people native to the region of present-day Morocco, bordering the Numidians of the East and various Berber peoples, saw their name assigned to the rest of the Muslims of the Maghreb Al Aqsa region as well as Andalusia.
The origin of the English term, "Moor," is the Greek word, "μαυρο" or "mavro" which literally means "black, blackened or charred" and has long been used to describe black or very dark things such as, "Mavri Thalassa" which refers to the Black Sea or "mavri spilia" which means "black cave."
