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Medina
muh-DEE-nuh
Medina (name) means a holy city in Saudi Arabia, second only to Mecca in importance to Islam, and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. Example: “Pilgrims often visit Medina after completing the Hajj in Mecca.”
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A holy city in Saudi Arabia, second only to Mecca in importance to Islam, and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad.
"Pilgrims often visit Medina after completing the Hajj in Mecca."
noun
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The old, traditionally walled part of a North African city.
"They wandered through the narrow alleys of the medina, past spice stalls and leather shops."
How to use Medina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the sacred Saudi city tied to Islamic history, or, lowercase, the old quarter of a North African town.
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Etymology
From Arabic المدينة (al-madīna, "the city").
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What does “Medina” mean?
The word “Medina” means a holy city in Saudi Arabia, second only to Mecca in importance to Islam, and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. In plain terms, either the sacred Saudi city tied to Islamic history, or, lowercase, the old quarter of a North African town.
How do you pronounce “Medina”?
“Medina” is pronounced muh-DEE-nuh (/məˈdinə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Medina” in a sentence?
Here is “Medina” used in a sentence: “Pilgrims often visit Medina after completing the Hajj in Mecca.”
What part of speech is “Medina”?
Depending on how it is used, “Medina” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Medina” come from?
The word “Medina” comes from Arabic. From Arabic المدينة (al-madīna, "the city").
Is “Medina” a common word?
“Medina” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Medina” have?
“Medina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a holy city in Saudi Arabia, second only to Mecca in importance to Islam, and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad.
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