assouan

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Definition

Proper noun * Aswan: An ancient city located on the Nile River in southern Egypt. It is historically significant and is the site of two major dams built across the Nile.

Usage
  • The word "Assouan" is a historical or alternative spelling for the modern city of Aswan. It is primarily used in historical, geographical, or literary contexts.
  • It functions as a proper noun, always capitalized, and typically refers to the city itself or its surrounding region.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The ancient city of Assouan was a crucial frontier town and trade center.
    • The first dam at Assouan was completed in 1902.
    • They took a cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Assouan.
Advanced Usage
  • The spelling "Assouan" is common in older English texts and remains the standard spelling in some other languages (e.g., French). In modern English, the standard spelling is Aswan.
  • The name is intrinsically linked to the Aswan Dams (the Aswan Low Dam and the Aswan High Dam), which are critical for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control in Egypt.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aswan (n): The modern, standard English spelling for the city.
  • Syene (n): The ancient Greek name for the city.
  • Aswan Dam (n): Refers to either of the two dams (Low or High) built near the city.
Synonyms
  • Aswan (The direct and primary synonym in contemporary English).
Noun
  1. an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby

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