manama
Definition
Noun: * The capital city of Bahrain: Manama is the primary city and administrative center of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is situated at the northern tip of Bahrain Island.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Manama is a major financial hub in the Middle East.
- Our flight landed in Manama late last night.
- The economic growth of Manama has been remarkable.
Advanced Usage
- While "Manama" primarily refers to the city itself, it can be used metonymically to represent the Bahraini government or its financial sector.
- The policy was announced from Manama. (Implies the government based in the capital).
- Decisions made in Manama affect markets across the Gulf.
Variants and Related Words
- Manamian (adj): A rarely used demonym meaning "of or relating to Manama."
- The Manamian skyline is dominated by modern towers.
Synonyms
- Capital (when the context is clear that Bahrain is being discussed).
- Seat of government (formal).
Different Meanings
- There are no other common meanings for the proper noun "Manama" in English. It refers exclusively to the capital city of Bahrain.
Related Phrases
- City of Manama: A formal or descriptive phrase.
- The historic City of Manama has many traditional souqs.
- Manama Souq: Refers specifically to the traditional market area in the city.
- We bought spices at the Manama Souq.
Noun
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the capital of Bahrain; located at the northern end of Bahrain Island
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