Definition

Proper noun 1. A sovereign Arab country: A nation located on the Qatar Peninsula in Western Asia, bordering Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971. Its economy is heavily dependent on oil and natural gas exports.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The State of Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
  • Diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and its neighbors have evolved in recent years.
  • The economy of the State of Qatar is one of the wealthiest in the world per capita.

Advanced Usage

• "the policies of the State of Qatar": Refers to the official governmental stances and strategies of the country.
  • The policies of the State of Qatar have emphasized economic diversification.
• "a citizen of the State of Qatar": Denotes nationality.
  • She is a proud citizen of the State of Qatar.

Variants and Related Words

• Qatar: The more common short-form name for the State of Qatar.
  • Doha is the capital city of Qatar.
• Qatari (adjective): Relating to Qatar or its people.
  • Qatari culture is rich and diverse.
• Qatari (noun): A person from Qatar.
  • He is a Qatari working in the energy sector.

Synonyms

• Qatar: The sovereign state.
• The Emirate of Qatar: Another official name emphasizing its status as an emirate.

Related Phrases

• Qatar Peninsula: The geographical landmass on which the country is situated.
  • The Qatar Peninsula juts into the Persian Gulf.

Noun

1. an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil