Sinai
Definition
Proper noun 1. A peninsula in northeastern Egypt: A triangular landmass situated between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south, forming a land bridge between Africa and Asia. 2. A desert region within that peninsula: The arid, mountainous area covering much of the Sinai Peninsula. 3. A specific mountain peak in the southern part of the peninsula: Traditionally identified as the mountain where, according to biblical tradition, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. Its elevation is approximately 7,500 feet (2,285 meters).
Usage Examples
- The Sinai Peninsula is of great strategic importance.
- The Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty involved the return of the Sinai to Egypt.
- The Sinai desert is known for its stark, beautiful landscapes.
- Many religious pilgrims visit the area around Mount Sinai.
Advanced Usage
- "The Sinai": Often used to refer to the entire peninsula region.
- Tourism in the Sinai focuses on diving and historical sites.
- In geopolitical or historical contexts, "Sinai" frequently refers to the area as a zone of conflict or treaty.
- The Sinai has been a demilitarized zone since the 1979 peace agreement.
Variants and Related Words
- Sinai Peninsula: The full geographical name.
- Mount Sinai: The specific mountain. Also traditionally called Jebel Musa (Arabic for "Mountain of Moses").
- Sinaitic (adjective): Pertaining to the Sinai Peninsula or Mount Sinai.
- Sinaitic inscriptions.
Synonyms
- For the peninsula: None that are exact. It is a unique proper noun.
- For the mountain: Jebel Musa, Horeb (the name used in some biblical passages).
Related Phrases
- "The Exodus from Egypt": The biblical narrative in which the journey through the Sinai wilderness is central.
- "The Sinai Covenant": Refers to the covenant (agreement) between God and Israel, traditionally established at Mount Sinai.
Noun
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a peninsula in northeastern Egypt; at north end of Red Sea
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a desert on the Sinai Peninsula in northeastern Egypt
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a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
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