Definition

Proper noun A port city in western Israel on the Mediterranean Sea. Historically significant, it was incorporated into the city of Tel Aviv in 1950, forming the municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo (often written as Tel Aviv-Jaffa in English).

Usage

Yafo is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the ancient port city. It is the historical and Hebrew name for the city known in English as Jaffa. - The old port of Yafo is famous for its flea market and artist studios. - Tel Aviv-Yafo is a major metropolitan area in Israel.

Advanced Usage

• The combined municipality is formally called Tel Aviv-Yafo, acknowledging the merger of the ancient port with the modern city.
  • The municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo manages services for both areas.

Variants and Related Words

• Jaffa (Proper noun): The common English-language name for Yafo.
  • The Jaffa orange is named after the city.
• Joppa (Proper noun): The historical Greek and Latin name for the city, found in ancient texts.

Synonyms

• Jaffa (The direct English synonym and transliteration)

Noun

1. a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950