1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Nubia
b
: a member of one of the group of dark-skinned peoples that formed a powerful empire between Egypt and Ethiopia from the 6th to the 14th centuries
2
: any of several languages spoken in central and northern Sudan
Nubian
adjective
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The school will bring together students and staff from Roxbury Prep’s Mission Hill, Hyde Park and Nubian Square campuses.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Dawid and Nefertari’s new album takes inspiration from Nabta Playa, an ancient astrological stone circle in the Nubian Desert.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2025
The West African, Kordofan and Nubian — all subspecies of the northern giraffe — have seen their population fall around 77% since 1985, according to federal officials.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Dishes range from South African Braai; Nubian Tilapia; Ghanaian Dark Chocolate Pudding; Grilled Goat Ribs from the east; Peanut Sauce Stew from Central Africa; Beef & Cabbage Stew from the south; and Sea Bass with Celery Root Purée & Golden Mushrooms from the west.
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—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The Brand Nubian MC‘s retort was in response to The Teacha literally teaching a room of rap lovers about the origins of the culture, taking issue with those who’ve minimized the role of Latinos in its development.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 27 June 2024
Dozens of Black and brown educators and their supporters turned out for a rally Thursday at Boston Public Schools headquarters in Nubian Square, demanding commitment to a diverse workforce and expressing outrage over the loss of beloved veterans of color who appeared to have been pushed out.
—James Vaznis, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
Dubbed the Nubian, the futuristic purse marks Elevate’s worldwide debut.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Dawid and Nefertari’s new album takes inspiration from Nabta Playa, an ancient astrological stone circle in the Nubian Desert.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2025
The West African, Kordofan and Nubian — all subspecies of the northern giraffe — have seen their population fall around 77% since 1985, according to federal officials.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Dishes range from South African Braai; Nubian Tilapia; Ghanaian Dark Chocolate Pudding; Grilled Goat Ribs from the east; Peanut Sauce Stew from Central Africa; Beef & Cabbage Stew from the south; and Sea Bass with Celery Root Purée & Golden Mushrooms from the west.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The Brand Nubian MC‘s retort was in response to The Teacha literally teaching a room of rap lovers about the origins of the culture, taking issue with those who’ve minimized the role of Latinos in its development.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 27 June 2024
Dozens of Black and brown educators and their supporters turned out for a rally Thursday at Boston Public Schools headquarters in Nubian Square, demanding commitment to a diverse workforce and expressing outrage over the loss of beloved veterans of color who appeared to have been pushed out.
—James Vaznis, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
Dubbed the Nubian, the futuristic purse marks Elevate’s worldwide debut.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Nubian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nubian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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