Definition

Proper noun: * A major city in Israel: Tel Aviv is the largest city and the primary financial and technological center of Israel. It is located on the country's central western coast along the Mediterranean Sea.

Usage

• Tel Aviv is known for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and modern architecture.
• Many international technology companies have offices in Tel Aviv.
• The official name of the city is Tel Aviv-Yafo, incorporating the ancient port city of Jaffa.

Advanced Usage

• "The White City of Tel Aviv": A UNESCO World Heritage Site referring to a collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus or International style buildings constructed in the 1930s.
• "Silicon Wadi": A nickname for the high-tech industrial region in Israel, with Tel Aviv at its heart, analogous to Silicon Valley.

Variants and Related Words

• Tel Avivian (adj): Of or relating to Tel Aviv.
  • The Tel Avivian art scene is very dynamic.
• Tel Aviv-Yafo (n): The official, combined name of the city.

Synonyms

• The White City (referring to its architectural heritage).
• The city that never sleeps (referring to its lively 24-hour culture).

Noun

1. the largest city and financial center of Israel; located in western Israel on the Mediterranean