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Definition of kuwait
kuwait
/kuːˈweɪt/
Ku · wait
Adjective:Kuwaiti
kuwait Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A sovereign Arab state in Western Asia situated at the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, sharing borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Example
"Due to its vast petroleum deposits, Kuwait plays a highly influential role in the global energy market."
2
The capital and largest city of the State of Kuwait, located on the southern shore of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf.
Example
"We arrived in Kuwait on an evening flight and immediately noticed the striking architecture of the Kuwait Towers."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word 'al-Kuwayt', which is a diminutive form of 'kūt', meaning 'a fortress built near water'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kuwait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kuwait