1. plural of Berber; members of a North African ethnic group native to the Maghreb region, including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the people or their culture; The term can also refer to the Afro-Asiatic language family spoken by these peoples
2. plural of Berber; the Afro-Asiatic languages spoken by Berber peoples across North Africa.
Usage: Linguistic sense; often capitalized

Examples

• The Berbers have inhabited North Africa for thousands of years.
• Many Berbers in Morocco speak both Arabic and their native Tamazight language.
• Berber culture is celebrated annually during festivals in Algeria and Tunisia.
• The Berbers are known for their distinctive textiles and traditional crafts.
• Scholars study Berber history to understand the pre-Islamic societies of the Maghreb.
• Several Berber languages are recognized as official languages in their respective countries.