(from the article `Berber`) The ancient Numidians, who were at first allies of Carthage and then clients of the Roman Empire, were Berbers; the term Berber is derived from the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/63
Nu·mid'i·an adjective Of or pertaining to ancient Numidia in Northern Africa. Numidian crane . (Zoology) See Demoiselle , 2. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/40