Maquis

/ˈmɑːki/
noun

A type of dense shrubland found in Mediterranean regions, characterized by evergreen bushes.

The maquis was rich with diverse plant life, attracting many species of birds.
Visual representation of "maquis" - A type of dense shrubland found in Mediterranean regions, characterized by evergreen bushes.

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  • maquis vegetation
  • maquis ecosystem

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Mediterranean vegetation, dense underbrush, scrubland

noun

Fighters in the French Resistance who engaged in guerrilla warfare against Nazi occupation during World War II.

The maquis played a significant role in opposing German forces in France.
Visual representation of "maquis" - Fighters in the French Resistance who engaged in guerrilla warfare against Nazi occupation during World War II.

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  • maquis combatants
  • maquis operations

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Formal

French Resistance, guerrilla warfare, WWII

noun

A type of dense shrubland found in Mediterranean regions, characterized by evergreen bushes.

The maquis was rich with diverse plant life, attracting many species of birds.
Visual representation of "maquis" - A type of dense shrubland found in Mediterranean regions, characterized by evergreen bushes.

Often appears as...

  • maquis vegetation
  • maquis ecosystem

Usage tips

Neutral

Mediterranean vegetation, dense underbrush, scrubland

noun

Fighters in the French Resistance who engaged in guerrilla warfare against Nazi occupation during World War II.

The maquis played a significant role in opposing German forces in France.
Visual representation of "maquis" - Fighters in the French Resistance who engaged in guerrilla warfare against Nazi occupation during World War II.

Often appears as...

  • maquis combatants
  • maquis operations

Usage tips

Formal

French Resistance, guerrilla warfare, WWII

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Nature

Refers to unique ecosystems

The maquis serves as a vital habitat for wildlife.
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Cultural Reference

Also refers to French Resistance

The maquis fighters symbolized courage during WWII.
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Nature

Refers to unique ecosystems

The maquis serves as a vital habitat for wildlife.
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Cultural Reference

Also refers to French Resistance

The maquis fighters symbolized courage during WWII.
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Nature

Refers to unique ecosystems

The maquis serves as a vital habitat for wildlife.
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Cultural Reference

Also refers to French Resistance

The maquis fighters symbolized courage during WWII.
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