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Yemen
YEH-muhn
Yemen (name) means a country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East, with Sanaa as its capital. Example: “Yemen sits at the mouth of the Red Sea, along a historically vital trade route.”
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A country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East, with Sanaa as its capital.
"Yemen sits at the mouth of the Red Sea, along a historically vital trade route."
"Unlike in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan, in Yemen they are trying to implement sharia by winning over the hearts and minds of the people."
— Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, Al-Qaida's wretched utopia and the battle for hearts and minds (2012)
How to use Yemen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula.
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Etymology
From Arabic al-yaman, thought to derive from an ancient Semitic root meaning "right" or "right-hand side" — the region lying to the right (south) when facing east from Mecca.
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What does “Yemen” mean?
The word “Yemen” means a country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East, with Sanaa as its capital. In plain terms, a country in the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula.
How do you pronounce “Yemen”?
“Yemen” is pronounced YEH-muhn (/ˈjɛ.mən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yemen” in a sentence?
Here is “Yemen” used in a sentence: “Yemen sits at the mouth of the Red Sea, along a historically vital trade route.”
What part of speech is “Yemen”?
“Yemen” is a name.
Where does the word “Yemen” come from?
The word “Yemen” comes from Arabic. From Arabic al-yaman, thought to derive from an ancient Semitic root meaning "right" or "right-hand side" — the region lying to the right (south) when facing east from Mecca.
Is “Yemen” a common word?
“Yemen” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa, located in the western highlands of the country. Yemen sits on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East.
Where is Yemen located?
Yemen is at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. It borders Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the east, with coastlines on the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
What is the difference between Yemen and Oman?
Both are countries on the Arabian Peninsula, but Yemen occupies the southwestern corner with its capital at Sanaa, while Oman lies to its east along the southeastern coast. They are separate, neighbouring nations.
What language is spoken in Yemen?
Arabic is the official language of Yemen. It is the main language of government, education, and daily life across the country.
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