dimash
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital and largest city of Syria: "Dimash" is the Arabic name for Damascus, a major city in Syria.
- An ancient city: It is widely considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The historical treasures of Dimash are fascinating. (The historical treasures of Damascus are fascinating.)
- He traveled to Dimash to study its ancient architecture. (He traveled to Damascus to study its ancient architecture.)
Advanced Usage
- "The road to Dimash": This phrase alludes to the biblical story of the conversion of Saul (who became the Apostle Paul) on the road to Damascus, symbolizing a sudden and profound change in belief or perspective.
- Her failure was her road to Dimash, leading to a complete change in her career approach. (Her failure was her road to Damascus, leading to a complete change in her career approach.)
Variants and Related Words
- Damascus (n): The English name for the city "Dimash".
- Damascus has a rich cultural heritage. (Damascus has a rich cultural heritage.)
Synonyms
- Capital of Syria: The primary city and seat of government for Syria.
Noun
- an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus