capital of Syria

Other forms: capitals of Syria

Definitions of capital of Syria
  1. noun
    an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
    synonyms: Damascus, Dimash
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    national capital
    the capital city of a nation
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