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Definition of amman

amman

/əˈmɑːn/
Am · man
Adjective:Ammani
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• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, located in the northwestern part of the country and serving as its primary political, cultural, and commercial center.

Example

"During our tour of the Middle East, we spent three days exploring the ancient Roman ruins and bustling souks in Amman."

• Rhymes for amman

• Nearby Words

amethystine python
amicalola
amla
amman
ammani
ammeter
ammonite

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ancient Ammonites, who established the city as their capital, Rabbath Ammon, in the 13th century BC. During the Greco-Roman period, it was known as Philadelphia, before reverting to a form of its original Semitic name in the Islamic era.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amman
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