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Definition of bahrain

bahrain

/bɑːˈreɪn/
Bah · rain
Adjective:Bahraini
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bahrain Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country in West Asia, located in the Persian Gulf off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia.

Example

"The economy of Bahrain relies heavily on petroleum production and a growing international financial sector."

• Rhymes for bahrain

• Nearby Words

bahiagrass
bahr el ghazal
bahr el jebel
bahrain
bahuti
baiji
baird rat snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic 'al-Baḥrayn', meaning 'the two seas', typically referring to the fresh water springs that exist underneath the salty waters of the Persian Gulf surrounding the island.

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