jordan

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jordan

A family floats in the Jordan River on a sunny day.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A country in the Middle East: An Arab kingdom located in southwestern Asia, bordering the Red Sea to the south.
    • A major river in the Middle East: A river flowing through Palestine and Israel, emptying into the Dead Sea, historically significant as the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun (Country):
    • Jordan is known for its ancient city of Petra.
    • We traveled to Jordan last year to visit the Dead Sea.
  • Proper noun (River):
    • The Jordan River is a key landmark in biblical stories.
    • Pilgrims often visit the site of Jesus's baptism in the Jordan.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cross the Jordan": An idiom meaning to die or to enter a promised land/state, derived from the biblical story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River into Canaan.
    • After a long illness, he finally crossed the Jordan.
  • "Jordanian" (adj/n): Of or relating to the country of Jordan; a citizen of Jordan.
    • She studied Jordanian history. (Adjective)
    • He is a Jordanian working abroad. (Noun)
Variants and Related Words
  • Jordanian (adjective): Pertaining to the country Jordan.
    • Jordanian cuisine is delicious.
  • Jordanian (noun): A person from Jordan.
    • Jordanians are known for their hospitality.
Synonyms
  • Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: The official name of the country Jordan.
  • The Holy Land: A term for the region encompassing areas around the Jordan River, due to its religious significance.
Related Phrases
  • The East Bank: Refers to the region east of the Jordan River, part of the Kingdom of Jordan.
    • The East Bank has developed rapidly in recent decades.
  • The West Bank: Refers to the region west of the Jordan River.
    • The status of the West Bank is a complex political issue.
Related Idioms
  • "To be in Jordan": To be in a difficult or challenging situation, alluding to the biblical journey through the wilderness toward the Jordan River. (Note: This is a less common, contextual idiom).
    • With all these problems, I feel like I'm still in Jordan, waiting to cross over.
jordan

A family floats in the Jordan River on a sunny day.

Noun
  1. an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea
  2. a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

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