Definition

Proper noun A narrow coastal territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Israel to the north and east and Egypt to the south. It is one of the two Palestinian territories, alongside the West Bank.

Usage

The term "Gaza Strip" is used to refer to the specific geographical and political entity. * The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains a major international concern. * The Gaza Strip has one of the highest population densities in the world.

Advanced Usage

• "The Strip": An informal, shortened reference to the Gaza Strip, often used in journalism.
  • Aid convoys are attempting to enter the Strip.

Variants and Related Words

• Gaza: A common shorthand for the Gaza Strip, though it can also refer specifically to Gaza City, its main urban center.
  • He is a Palestinian from Gaza.
• Palestinian territories: A collective term for the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Synonyms

• Gaza (in its territorial sense)

Related Phrases

• Blockade of the Gaza Strip: Refers to the land, sea, and air blockade imposed on the territory.
• Governance of the Gaza Strip: Pertains to the administration and political control of the area.

Noun

1. a coastal region at the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean bordering Israel and Egypt
   • he is a Palestinian from Gaza