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Definition of homs

homs

/hɔːms/
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• noun

1

A major city in western Syria, situated on the Orontes River, known historically as a crucial industrial and agricultural center in the region.

Example

"Extensive reconstruction efforts have been required to restore the historic architecture of Homs after years of severe conflict."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From the Arabic 'Ḥimṣ' (حمص), which is derived from its ancient Greek and Latin name, 'Emesa' (Ἔμεσα).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homs
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