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Definition of sahara

sahara

/səˈhɑːr.ə/
Sa · ha · ra
Plural:Saharas
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Adjective:Saharan
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sahara Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A vast desert region in northern Africa stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, representing the largest hot desert in the world.

2

A vast, barren wasteland or a place characterized by a complete lack of intellectual, cultural, or emotional vitality.

Example

"Critics often dismissed the sprawling suburban development as a cultural sahara devoid of museums or theaters."

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• Rhymes for sahara

• Nearby Words

sago palm
saguaro
saguenay
sahara
saharan
saharan horned viper
saharan sand viper

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sahara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sahara
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