Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of Egypt and the largest city in Africa: "El Qahira" is the Arabic name for the city commonly known in English as Cairo. It is a major metropolis and a significant port located just south of the Nile Delta. Historically, it was the seat of power for the Pharaohs in ancient times, though the modern city is distinct from ancient Egyptian capitals.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • El Qahira is a bustling hub of culture and history. (El Qahira is a bustling hub of culture and history.)
  • Many tourists fly into El Qahira before visiting the pyramids at Giza. (Many tourists fly into El Qahira before visiting the pyramids at Giza.)

Advanced Usage

• "The City of a Thousand Minarets": A common epithet for El Qahira, referencing its numerous Islamic architectural landmarks.
  • El Qahira, often called the City of a Thousand Minarets, offers a stunning skyline. (El Qahira, often called the City of a Thousand Minarets, offers a stunning skyline.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cairo (n): The conventional English name for El Qahira.

  • Cairo and El Qahira refer to the same city. (Cairo and El Qahira refer to the same city.)

• Kaire (n): A historical or alternative transliteration from Arabic.

• Al-Qahirah (n): A more precise transliteration of the Arabic name.

Synonyms

• Capital of Egypt: The primary city and administrative center of Egypt.
• The Victorious: A translation of the meaning of the Arabic name "Al-Qahira."

Noun

1. the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs