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Kandahar
Kandahar (name) means a major city in southern Afghanistan, historically significant as a former capital and trade hub. Example: “Kandahar has long been an important center of trade in the region.”
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A major city in southern Afghanistan, historically significant as a former capital and trade hub.
"Kandahar has long been an important center of trade in the region."
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Etymology
Comes from Pashto کندهار (Kandahār, "Alexander, Alexandria"), which ultimately goes back to Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexándreia, "Alexandria Arachosia"), the city's ancient name. It is a doublet of Alexander, Alexandria, Alexandretta, Iskenderun, and Scandaroon.
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What does “Kandahar” mean?
The word “Kandahar” means a major city in southern Afghanistan, historically significant as a former capital and trade hub.
How do you use “Kandahar” in a sentence?
Here is “Kandahar” used in a sentence: “Kandahar has long been an important center of trade in the region.”
What part of speech is “Kandahar”?
“Kandahar” is a name.
What is the meaning of Kandahar?
"Kandahar" (name) means a major city in southern Afghanistan, historically significant as a former capital and trade hub.
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