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Definition of omdurman
omdurman
/ˌɑːmdərˈmæn/
Om · dur · man
Adjective:Omdurmani
omdurman Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in central Sudan, located on the western bank of the Nile River opposite the capital, Khartoum, functioning as the national commercial and cultural center.
Example
"The bustling open-air markets of Omdurman offer a vibrant glimpse into the diverse cultures and traditional crafts of Sudan."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic 'Umm Durmān' (أم درمان), historically translated as 'Mother of Durman', though the exact origin of the personal name Durman remains obscure.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omdurman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omdurman