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Definition of sharjah

sharjah

/ˈʃɑːr.dʒə/
Shar · jah
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sharjah Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, widely recognized as the cultural capital of the nation and forming part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area.

2

One of the seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates, located along the coasts of both the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, known for its strict adherence to Islamic law and dedication to preserving Arab heritage.

Example

"The government of Sharjah has heavily invested in museums and educational institutions to promote regional history and arts."

• Nearby Words

sharer
shareware
sharia
sharjah
shark
sharklike
sharkskin

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word 'Ash-Shāriqah' (الشارقة), traditionally believed to refer to 'the rising sun' or its geographical location to the east.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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