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Definition of abu dhabi
abu dhabi
abu dhabi Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The capital city of the United Arab Emirates, located on an island in the Persian Gulf off the central western coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Example
"Abu Dhabi is renowned for its modern skyline, rapid economic development, and the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque."
2
The largest of the seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates, encompassing vast desert landscapes and rich petroleum reserves.
Example
"The economy of Abu Dhabi was historically built on its massive oil reserves, though it has heavily invested in cultural tourism and green energy in recent years."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'Abū Ẓaby' (أبو ظبي), literally meaning 'father of the gazelle', likely referring to the historical abundance of Arabian gazelles in the region.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abu dhabi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abu dhabi