Etymology

Mauritius

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Today it means: A country in the Indian Ocean, east of East Africa and Madagascar. Official name: Republic of Mauritius. Full definition →

Latin Mauritius ← Dutch Maurits
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Mauritius · proper noun1

  1. Dutch · derived fromMaurits
  2. Latin · borrowed fromMauritius“Morris”
  3. English todayMauritius

From Latin Mauritius (“Morris”), a Latinized form of the name Dutch Maurits. Named after Prince of Orange Maurits van Nassau.

Mauritius · proper noun2

  1. Latin · borrowed fromMauricius
  2. Latin · borrowed fromMauricius
  3. English todayMauritius

Borrowed from Latin Mauricius.

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