mukalla
Definition
Proper noun A port city located in southern Yemen, situated on the Gulf of Aden, positioned to the east of the city of Aden.
Usage
Mukalla is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographical location. It is typically used in contexts discussing geography, trade, history, or current events in Yemen. - The ship docked at the port of Mukalla to unload its cargo. - Mukalla has historically been an important trading center on the Arabian Sea.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: Mukalla has been a significant port for the Hadhrami region for centuries, facilitating trade across the Indian Ocean.
- Administrative Role: It serves as the capital of Yemen's Hadhramaut Governorate.
Variants and Related Words
- Al-Mukalla: An alternative transliteration of the city's name from Arabic.
- Hadhramaut: The governorate of which Mukalla is the capital.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun, Mukalla refers exclusively to this city and does not have other general meanings.
Noun
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a port in southern Yemen on the Gulf of Aden to the east of Aden
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