Definition

Proper noun: * A city in southern Afghanistan; an important trading center: Kandahar is the name of a major city located in the southern part of Afghanistan. It is historically and economically significant as a hub for commerce and trade.

Usage

• Kandahar is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic location. It is typically used in contexts discussing geography, history, current affairs, or culture related to Afghanistan.
• Example: "Kandahar has been a strategically important city for centuries."
• Example: "The trade route passes through Kandahar."

Advanced Usage

• "Fall of Kandahar": A historical or military phrase referring to the capture of the city by a particular force.
  • Example: "The fall of Kandahar marked a turning point in the conflict."
• Used metonymically to refer to power structures or cultural influence in southern Afghanistan.
  • Example: "The decree was issued from Kandahar."

Variants and Related Words

• Kandahari (adjective): Of or relating to the city of Kandahar.
  • Example: "Kandahari carpets are renowned for their quality."
• Qandahar: An alternate historical spelling for Kandahar.

Synonyms

• Qandahar (proper noun): The alternate spelling is considered a synonym in historical texts.

Notes on Meaning

This word functions exclusively as a proper noun (the name of a place). It does not have other meanings as a common noun, verb, or adjective. All usage derives from its identity as a specific city.

Noun

1. a city in southern Afghanistan; an important trading center