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Definition of casbah

casbah

/ˈkæz.bɑː/
cas · bah
Plural:casbahs
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• noun

1

The older, historic native quarter of a North African city surrounding the central citadel, typically characterized by narrow, winding streets and busy markets.

Example

"Visitors spent the afternoon wandering through the bustling alleys of the old casbah."

2

A citadel or fortified palace in a North African city, originally serving as the residence of the local ruler or military commander.

Example

"The hilltop casbah overlooked the harbor and protected the town for centuries."

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• Rhymes for casbah

• Nearby Words

casa
casablanca
casamance
casbah
cascabel
cascade
cascade range

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via French from North African Arabic qasba, from Classical Arabic qasabah ('citadel' or 'fortress').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casbah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casbah
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