Middle East

/ˌˈmɪdl ˌist/
/ˈmɪdəl ist/
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Definitions of Middle East
  1. noun
    the area around the eastern Mediterranean; from Turkey to northern Africa and eastward to Iran; the site of such ancient civilizations as Phoenicia and Babylon and Egypt and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity and Islam; had continuous economic and political turmoil in the 20th century
    “the Middle East is the cradle of Western civilization”
    synonyms: Mideast, Near East
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    Mashriq
    Arabic name for the Middle East
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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US
/ˌˈmɪdl ˌist/
UK
/ˈmɪdəl ist/
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The Middle East and Central Asia - Introductory

Practice this list to learn all about the geography of the Middle East and Central Asia. Discover the countries, religious traditions, and natural resources of this part of the world. Explore features of the desert, learn about Middle Eastern architecture and clothing, and familiarize yourself with different types of rulers, including emirs, sheiks, and sultans.

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The Middle East and Central Asia - Middle School

Practice this list to learn all about the geography of the Middle East and Central Asia. Discover the countries, religious traditions, and natural resources of this part of the world. Explore features of the desert, learn about Middle Eastern architecture and clothing, and familiarize yourself with different types of rulers, including emirs, sheiks, and sultans.

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The Middle East and Central Asia - High School

Practice this list to learn all about the geography of the Middle East and Central Asia. Discover the countries, religious traditions, and natural resources of this part of the world. Explore features of the desert, learn about Middle Eastern architecture and clothing, and familiarize yourself with different types of rulers, including emirs, sheiks, and sultans.

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