jed'dah

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Definition

Noun: 1. A major port city in Saudi Arabia: Jeddah is a large and important city located on the coast of the Red Sea in the western region of Saudi Arabia. It serves as the primary gateway for pilgrims traveling to the holy city of Mecca.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Our flight landed in Jeddah before we continued our journey to Mecca.
    • The historic district of Jeddah is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • As a major port, Jeddah is a crucial hub for commerce in the region.
Advanced Usage
  • "the gateway to Mecca": This is a common epithet for Jeddah, emphasizing its historical and current role as the main entry point for Muslim pilgrims () traveling to perform the Hajj in Mecca.
    • For centuries, Jeddah has been known as the gateway to Mecca.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jiddah: An alternate, less common spelling for Jeddah.
  • Port city: A general term for a city with a major harbor, which describes Jeddah's primary function.
Synonyms
  • Metropolis (in the context of a major city)
  • Seaport
  • Gateway (specifically in the phrase "gateway to Mecca")
Related Phrases
  • Red Sea port: A descriptive phrase specifying Jeddah's location.
    • Jeddah is the largest Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia.
Noun
  1. port city in western Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea; near Mecca

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