tigris
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in Western Asia: The Tigris is one of the two great rivers that define the region of Mesopotamia (the other being the Euphrates). It originates in eastern Turkey and flows southeast through Iraq.
Usage
- The Tigris River flows through Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
- Ancient civilizations, such as Assyria, were centered along the banks of the Tigris.
- The Tigris and Euphrates river system is crucial for agriculture in the region.
Advanced Usage
- "The Tigris-Euphrates river system": This phrase is commonly used in geographical and historical contexts to refer to the twin rivers that were the cradle of several ancient civilizations.
- The Sumerian culture emerged in the Tigris-Euphrates river system.
Variants and Related Words
- Tigris River: The full, formal name.
- Mesopotamia: (n) The historical region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
- Euphrates: (n) The other major river forming the Mesopotamian region.
Synonyms
- (There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it is the name of a specific geographical feature.)
Related Phrases
- Between the Tigris and Euphrates: A descriptive phrase for the location of Mesopotamia.
- The city of Babylon was located between the Tigris and Euphrates.
Noun
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an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River
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