El Beda
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Definition
Proper noun: * The capital and chief port of Qatar: "El Beda" is an older or alternative name for the city that is now internationally recognized as Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar.
Usage Notes
- "El Beda" is a historical or transliterated name. In modern contexts, the city is almost exclusively referred to as Doha.
- It functions as a proper noun, the name of a specific place, and is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The historical records mention the pearling and fishing village of El Beda.
- El Beda, now known as Doha, has transformed into a major global city.
Advanced Usage
- The term may appear in historical texts, older maps, or documents discussing the early 20th century or earlier history of the Gulf region.
Variants and Related Words
- Doha (n): The contemporary and official name for the capital of Qatar.
- Ad-Dawḥah (n): The Arabic name from which "Doha" is derived.
Synonyms
- Doha
- Ad-Dawḥah (Arabic origin)
Noun
- the capital and chief port of Qatar