mazar-i-sharif

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Mazar-i-Sharif is a major city in northern Afghanistan.

Definition

Proper noun: A major city located in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Balkh Province. It is an important economic, cultural, and religious center in the region.

Usage

Mazar-i-Sharif is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this city. It is often mentioned in geopolitical, cultural, and historical contexts related to Afghanistan. - The ancient city of Mazar-i-Sharif is known for its famous Blue Mosque. - Trade routes have historically passed through Mazar-i-Sharif.

Advanced Usage

• "the shrine in Mazar-i-Sharif": Refers to the prominent religious site, the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (the Blue Mosque), which is central to the city's identity.
  • Pilgrims travel to the shrine in Mazar-i-Sharif.

Variants and Related Words

• Mazar-e-Sharif: An alternative transliteration of the city's name.
• Balkh: The name of the province of which Mazar-i-Sharif is the capital; also refers to the ancient city ruins nearby.

Synonyms

• City
• Urban center
• Provincial capital (in the context of Balkh Province)

Related Phrases

• "the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif": A common phrase identifying the city's most famous landmark.
  • The Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif is an architectural marvel.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a city in northern Afghanistan

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