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Cairo
KEYE-roh
Cairo (name) means the capital and largest city of Egypt. Example: “They visited the pyramids just outside Cairo.”
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The capital and largest city of Egypt.
"They visited the pyramids just outside Cairo."
"Representatives of the Syrian National Council and the National Coordination Body for Democratic Change in Syria signed an agreement late Friday in Cairo for a transition in a post-Assad era, the NCB said on its Facebook page."
— , Syrian opposition group: More than 5,800 died in 2011 (2011)
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Etymology
Borrowed via Italian Il Cairo, from Arabic القاهرة (al-qāhira, "the victorious").
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Fustat
Fostat
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What does “Cairo” mean?
The word “Cairo” means the capital and largest city of Egypt.
How do you pronounce “Cairo”?
“Cairo” is pronounced KEYE-roh (/ˈkaɪ.ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cairo” in a sentence?
Here is “Cairo” used in a sentence: “They visited the pyramids just outside Cairo.”
What is another word for “Cairo”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Cairo” include Fustat and Fostat.
What part of speech is “Cairo”?
“Cairo” is a name.
Where does the word “Cairo” come from?
The word “Cairo” comes from Italian. Borrowed via Italian Il Cairo, from Arabic القاهرة (al-qāhira, "the victorious").
Is “Cairo” a common word?
“Cairo” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Why is Cairo called the capital of Egypt?
Cairo is Egypt's seat of government and its largest city, making it the country's political, economic, and cultural center. As the capital, it houses the country's main government institutions.
What is the difference between Cairo and Fustat?
Fustat (also spelled Fostat) was an earlier settlement that grew into what is now Cairo, so the names are closely linked historically. Today Cairo refers to the modern capital and largest city of Egypt.
Is Cairo the largest city in Egypt?
Yes, Cairo is both the capital and the largest city in Egypt. It serves as the country's main urban and administrative center.
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