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Definition of kandahar

kandahar

/ˌkæn.dəˈhɑːr/
Kan · da · har
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kandahar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in southern Afghanistan, situated on the Arghandab River, serving as the capital of Kandahar Province and recognized historically as a significant cultural and political center of the Pashtun people.

2

A province in southern Afghanistan, sharing an international border with Pakistan.

Example

"Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of pomegranates and grapes, forms the backbone of the economy in Kandahar."

• Rhymes for kandahar

• Nearby Words

kamikaze
kampala
kampar
kandahar
kangaroo
kangaroo paw
kangchenjunga

Word Origin & Etymology

Widely believed to be derived from 'Iskandar', the local name for Alexander the Great, who founded the city as Alexandria Arachosia in the 4th century BCE. Alternative theories suggest a derivation from the ancient Indian kingdom of Gandhara.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kandahar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kandahar
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