Asmara
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- proper noun
- Hidaat Ephrem wrote of her anticipation of her first trip back to Eritrea's capital, Asmara, in 1994:
- Asmara, Eritrea
- Asmara, the capital
- Asmara airport
Examples
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Many tourists are drawn to Asmara for its unique blend of Italian and modernist buildings.
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During my visit to Asmara, the vibrant culture and history of the Eritrean capital amazed me.
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Can I remember Asmara the way I went around when I was a kid, or will I need a tour guide?
Academic text (1996) -
Sadly, I had the same reaction when I went back to Asmara this past January after 15 years.
Blog text (25) -
Its capital, Asmara, used to be a pleasant place with Italianate architecture and optimism.
Blog text (31) -
Currently, he is studying medicine at the Orotta School of Medicine and Dentistry in Asmara.
Blog text (29) -
Asmara is known for its beautiful architecture and pleasant climate as the capital city of Eritrea.
Synonyms
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The capital city of Eritrea in the Horn of Africa
Surface Forms
Etymology
Asmara has a local story that its name comes from the Tigrinya phrase Arba'at Asmara, which is often said to mean 'the four joined' after four villages came together. So you can remember Asmara as 'the place that joined', which helps explain why it grew into one city and is now the capital of Eritrea.