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Riyadh
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Riyadh (name) means the capital city of Saudi Arabia, and by extension a metonym for its government. Example: “The delegation flew to Riyadh for the summit.”
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The capital city of Saudi Arabia, and by extension a metonym for its government.
"The delegation flew to Riyadh for the summit."
"U.S. President Donald Trump delighted his Saudi hosts in Riyadh on May 13, telling them America wouldn’t be giving “lectures on how to live” under his watch."
— Thomas Carothers, A new low on US democracy support (2025)
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Etymology
From Arabic الرِّيَاض (ar-riyāḍ), literally "the meadows".
Frequently asked questions
What does “Riyadh” mean?
The word “Riyadh” means the capital city of Saudi Arabia, and by extension a metonym for its government.
How do you pronounce “Riyadh”?
“Riyadh” is pronounced REE-ad (/ɹiˈjɑːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Riyadh” in a sentence?
Here is “Riyadh” used in a sentence: “The delegation flew to Riyadh for the summit.”
What part of speech is “Riyadh”?
“Riyadh” is a name.
Where does the word “Riyadh” come from?
The word “Riyadh” comes from Arabic. From Arabic الرِّيَاض (ar-riyāḍ), literally "the meadows".
Is “Riyadh” a common word?
“Riyadh” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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