Definition

Proper noun: * A city in northwestern Jordan: "Zarqa" is the name of a specific city located in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is the capital of the Zarqa Governorate and is situated northeast of the capital, Amman. It is one of Jordan's largest and most industrially significant cities.

Usage Notes

• "Zarqa" is a proper noun used exclusively as the name of a place. It is always capitalized.
• It functions grammatically as a singular noun (e.g., Zarqa a city).
• It is often used in geographical, political, and economic contexts related to Jordan.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The industrial sector in Zarqa is a major contributor to Jordan's economy.
  • Many commuters travel daily from Zarqa to Amman for work.
  • The Zarqa River flows near the city of Zarqa.

Advanced Usage

• "The Zarqa Governorate": Refers to the administrative region for which the city of Zarqa serves as the capital.
  • He was appointed as the governor of the Zarqa Governorate.
• "Zarqawi": A demonym or surname derived from the city's name, famously associated with the militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
  • The militant leader was known as al-Zarqawi, indicating his origin from the city.

Variants and Related Words

• Az-Zarqā': An alternative transliteration of the city's name from Arabic.
• Zarqa River: The only major river in Jordan, which runs near the city.

Synonyms

• City: (a general term for a large human settlement, but not a direct synonym for the specific name "Zarqa").
• Metropolis: (a very large and densely populated city, which may describe Zarqa in the context of Jordan).

Related Phrases

• Greater Amman Municipality: While Zarqa is a separate city, it is part of the densely populated metropolitan area often linked with Amman.
  • The urban sprawl connects Amman and Zarqa.

Noun

1. city in northwestern Jordan