medina
medina Lexical Profile
medina Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A major city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, recognized as the second holiest city in Islam and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad.
"Millions of Muslim pilgrims visit Medina each year to pray at the Prophet's Mosque before or after completing their rituals in Mecca."
The distinct, typically walled, ancient or historical quarter of a North African city, characterized by narrow, maze-like streets and traditional markets.
"We spent the afternoon wandering through the labyrinthine streets of the medina in Marrakech, browsing the colorful spice stalls."
Word Nuance & Usage
When capitalized, Medina refers specifically to the Islamic holy city in Saudi Arabia; when lowercase, it denotes the historic, usually walled, old quarter of a North African town.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'madīna' (مدينة) meaning 'city' or 'town', derived from the Aramaic 'mdīntā' (city, jurisdiction).
Usage Trend
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