Bayrut

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Definition

Noun: - Capital and largest city of Lebanon: "Bayrut" is the name for the capital city of the country of Lebanon. It is situated on the Mediterranean coast in the western part of the country.

Usage Notes
  • "Bayrut" is the transliteration of the city's name from Arabic (بيروت). In English, the city is more commonly referred to as "Beirut." Both names refer to the same place.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The conference will be held in Bayrut next month.
    • Bayrut has a rich and complex history stretching back thousands of years.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Paris of the Middle East": A historical nickname for Bayrut (Beirut), referencing its former status as a major financial and cultural center in the region.
    • Before the civil war, Bayrut was often called the Paris of the Middle East.
Variants and Related Words
  • Beirut (n): The most common English spelling and pronunciation for the city.
    • She flew into Beirut International Airport.
Synonyms
  • Capital of Lebanon: The primary city and seat of government for Lebanon.
  • Beirut: The direct English equivalent.
Noun
  1. capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean

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