Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in northern Pakistan: Peshawar is a major city located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, near the eastern entrance of the historic Khyber Pass.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Peshawar is one of the oldest cities in the region with a rich history.
  • The trade route through the Khyber Pass connects Peshawar to Afghanistan.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and strategic significance: Peshawar is often discussed in geopolitical, historical, and cultural contexts due to its location on a key trade and invasion route between Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
  • For centuries, Peshawar has been a strategic gateway and a cultural melting pot.

Variants and Related Words

• Peshawari (adj): Of or relating to the city of Peshawar.
  • She bought a beautiful Peshawari shawl.

Synonyms

• City
• Urban center
• Metropolis (in a broader sense for a large city)

Note: As a proper noun for a specific city, there are no true synonyms. The terms listed are general categories.

Noun

1. city in northern Pakistan at the eastern end of the Khyber Pass