Hashemite
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- proper noun
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hashemita
- In 1994, the Hashemite Prince Hasan Ibn Talal founded The Royal Institute for Interreligious Studies in Amman.
- Hashemite Kingdom
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Hashemite regime
Examples
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Success will rest on securing a balance between a reformed political system and the protection of the Hashemite throne.
Academic text (1991) -
Throughout its history, it has supported the Hashemite regime and political stability during various crises.
Academic text (1999) -
Pope Paul VI visited the Hashemite Kingdom in 1965.
Academic text (2003) -
The 1952 Constitution proclaims the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to be an "independent Arab state."
Academic text (1995) -
For these reasons, King Abdullah and the Hashemite regime repeatedly made clear their opposition to any strike on Iraq.
Academic text (2004) -
Regardless of any differences, the Muslim Brotherhood has remained loyal to the political system and the Hashemite regime.
Academic text (1999) -
On 9 June 2004, the Hashemite monarchy celebrated the fifth anniversary of Abdullah's reign.
Academic text (2004) -
King Abdullah II is a prominent member of the Hashemite royal family of Jordan.
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The Hashemite dynasty has played a significant role in the history of the Middle East.
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Members of the Hashemite family are known for their contributions to peace in the region.
Compounds
A country in southwest Asia that is an Arab kingdom and borders the Red Sea
Surface Forms
Morphology
Hashemite = Hashim (semi-transparent) = Hashim + ite
Formed from the proper name with '-ite' to indicate a person of that dynasty; structure is clear but relies on knowledge of the underlying name.
Etymology
Hashemite comes from the Arabic name Hashim, an early ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad, and originally meant 'from the family of Hashim'. In use as a name, a Hashemite is a member of that royal family, particularly the ruling family of Jordan.