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Sinai
SEYE-neye
Sinai (name) means a peninsula in Egypt that forms the only part of the country located in Asia. Example: “The Sinai Peninsula sits between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba.”
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1
A peninsula in Egypt that forms the only part of the country located in Asia.
"The Sinai Peninsula sits between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba."
2
The mountain in this region traditionally identified as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
"Pilgrims still climb Mount Sinai to watch the sunrise."
How to use Sinai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name — a peninsula and mountain in Egypt with major religious significance.
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Etymology
Came into English from Vulgate Latin Sinai, from Ancient Greek Σινάι (Sinái), from Hebrew סִינַי (Sináy).
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What does “Sinai” mean?
The word “Sinai” means a peninsula in Egypt that forms the only part of the country located in Asia. In plain terms, a place name — a peninsula and mountain in Egypt with major religious significance.
How do you pronounce “Sinai”?
“Sinai” is pronounced SEYE-neye (/ˈsaɪˌnaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sinai” in a sentence?
Here is “Sinai” used in a sentence: “The Sinai Peninsula sits between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba.”
What part of speech is “Sinai”?
“Sinai” is a name.
Is “Sinai” a common word?
“Sinai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sinai” have?
“Sinai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a peninsula in Egypt that forms the only part of the country located in Asia.
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