mideast

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mideast

The archaeologist studies an ancient map of the mideast.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The Middle East: A geographical and cultural region centered around the eastern Mediterranean Sea, extending from Turkey in the north to northern Africa and eastward to Iran. It is historically significant as the site of ancient civilizations (e.g., Phoenicia, Babylon, Egypt) and the birthplace of the major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam). The region has experienced significant economic and political instability in the modern era.
Usage Notes
  • "Mideast" is a common, informal shortening of the proper noun "the Middle East". It is often used in journalism and casual conversation.
  • It is typically used with the definite article "the" (e.g., ).
  • It functions as a proper noun referring to a specific region.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Diplomatic efforts intensified to bring peace to the mideast.
    • The mideast has vast reserves of oil and natural gas.
    • Ancient trade routes crossed the mideast, connecting continents.
Advanced Usage
  • "Mideast peace process": Refers to ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, particularly between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
    • The mideast peace process has faced numerous setbacks over the decades.
  • "Mideast policy": Refers to a government's strategic stance and actions concerning the region.
    • The new administration is reviewing its mideast policy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Middle East (n): The full, formal name for the region. "Mideast" is a variant of this term.
    • Scholars study the complex history of the Middle East.
  • Middle Eastern (adj): Of or relating to the Middle East.
    • She specializes in Middle Eastern art and architecture.
Synonyms
  • Near East: An older, somewhat synonymous term, though its historical usage can be slightly different, often referring to a smaller area. In modern contexts, "Middle East" is more common.
  • Levant: Refers more specifically to the countries along the eastern Mediterranean shores (e.g., Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Palestine).
Related Phrases
  • Mideast crisis: A period of intense difficulty or danger in the region.
    • The latest mideast crisis threatens regional stability.
  • Mideast envoy: A diplomat or representative assigned to work on issues in the region.
    • The UN appointed a new mideast envoy.
mideast

The archaeologist studies an ancient map of the mideast.

Noun
  1. the area around the eastern Mediterranean; from Turkey to northern Africa and eastward to Iran; the site of such ancient civilizations as Phoenicia and Babylon and Egypt and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity and Islam; had continuous economic and political turmoil in the 20th century
    • the Middle East is the cradle of Western civilization

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