peshawar
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Definition
- 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
- city in northern Pakistan at the eastern end of the Khyber Pass