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gaza

/ˈɡɑː.zə/
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• noun

1

A Palestinian territory located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, officially known as the Gaza Strip, bordering Egypt to the southwest and Israel to the east and north.

Example

"International diplomats convened to discuss humanitarian aid and infrastructure development in Gaza."

2

The largest city within the Gaza Strip (often called Gaza City), serving as its primary urban center and historically functioning as a major Mediterranean trading hub since antiquity.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In both geopolitical discourse and everyday conversation, 'Gaza' is frequently used as a shorthand to refer to the entire Gaza Strip territory rather than exclusively to Gaza City.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic 'Ghazzah' and the Hebrew 'Azzah'. It is believed to stem from an ancient Semitic root meaning 'strong' or 'fierce', reflecting its historical status as a heavily fortified Canaanite and Philistine stronghold.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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