Aden
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7.3
- proper noun
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Adén
- Is it true that you're en route to Aden to enter your horse in the famous race?
- Aden in Yemen
- British Aden
- Aden's urban area
And yeah, and, and me and Glover had a couple incidents there and there was always shit going on in in Yemen, especially in Aden.
- And yeah, and, and me and Glover had a couple incidents there and there was always shit going on in in Yemen, especially in Aden.
Examples
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Two men in a skiff crippled the Cole as it docked in Aden to refuel.
Academic text (2001) -
The strategic location of Aden has made it a crucial port for trade in the Gulf of Aden.
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I suggest you take the east road back to Aden.
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If the point is of any interest, my mother should be reaching Aden at noon today.
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We learn more about the challenges of the job of the government qadis in Aden in part three of the paper.
Academic text (2004) -
- It's a tanker registered out of Aden.
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You joined the Mary Deare as first officer at Aden on April the 10th of this year.
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The British area of control was centered in the port city of Aden, and the Turkish in the interior city of Sanaa.
Academic text (1994) -
Adly Mirza was born in Aden, Yemen, and has been living in Hawaii for over 20 years.
Blog text (7) -
After a long journey, we finally arrived in Aden, eager to explore its vibrant markets.
Compounds
- Offensive
A Yemen-based group that uses violence to attack people and support al-Qaeda
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Aden comes from the Arabic name 'Adan'. A helpful way to remember Aden is to think of 'Eden' or of 'a den' because both suggest a sheltered, rich place by the sea, which explains why it has been an important port for trade.