koweit

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koweit

A ship sails into the port of Koweit.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A country in Western Asia: A sovereign Arab state located at the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia, with coastline on the Persian Gulf. 2. The capital city of that country: The largest city and the political, cultural, and economic center of the State of Kuwait, situated on Kuwait Bay.

Usage Examples
  • Referring to the country:
    • Kuwait is a member of the United Nations and OPEC.
    • The climate in Kuwait is characterized by extremely hot summers.
  • Referring to the capital city:
    • The conference will be held in Kuwait City. (Note: The capital is commonly referred to as "Kuwait City" to distinguish it from the country.)
    • She flew into Kuwait to attend the meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "The State of Kuwait": The official name of the country.
    • The State of Kuwait celebrated its National Day.
  • Used attributively to describe things originating from or related to the country.
    • Kuwaiti oil exports are vital to the global market.
    • He follows Kuwaiti politics closely.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kuwaiti (adjective): Of or relating to Kuwait or its people.
    • The Kuwaiti dinar is the currency.
  • Kuwaiti (noun): A native or inhabitant of Kuwait.
    • The Kuwaitis are known for their hospitality.
Synonyms
  • State of Kuwait: Official synonym for the country.
  • Kuwait City: Synonym for the capital city.
Notes on Usage
  • As a proper noun, "Kuwait" is always capitalized.
  • When context is clear, "Kuwait" alone can refer to the country. To specify the capital, the full name "Kuwait City" is typically used.
koweit

A ship sails into the port of Koweit.

Noun
  1. an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum
  2. a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait

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