Definition

Proper noun: * Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: The official name for the country of Jordan, an Arab kingdom located in Southwest Asia, bordering the Red Sea to the southwest.

Usage

• The term "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" is the formal, official name of the country, used in diplomatic, legal, and official state contexts.
• In everyday usage, the country is commonly referred to simply as "Jordan."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The "Hashemite" component refers to the ruling dynasty, the Hashemites, who trace their lineage back to the Prophet Muhammad.
• This official name distinguishes the modern state from historical regions also called Jordan.

Variants and Related Words

• Jordan (n): The common short form and the name used in most general contexts (e.g., "I am traveling to Jordan.").
• Hashemite (adj): Pertaining to the Hashemite royal family (e.g., the Hashemite monarchy).

Synonyms

• Jordan
• Kingdom of Jordan

Related Phrases

• The Hashemite Kingdom: A shortened, still formal variant sometimes used in news and diplomatic language.

Noun

1. an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea