Jaffa
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- proper noun
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Jaffa
- The picturesque view from the top of the hill in Jaffa offers an incredible panorama of the Mediterranean coastline.
I mean, they, some of them lost their property, some of them, my grandfather and, and some of them lost their home in near Jaffa, but they survived at least.
- I mean, they, some of them lost their property, some of them, my grandfather and, and some of them lost their home in near Jaffa, but they survived at least.
- But looking at this point of view of, of, of Amman of, you know, Jaffa of Nairobi, you know, just think around the planet.
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The three of us ended up in a small club in old Jaffa.
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We will go on the road to Jaffa.
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When we get to Jaffa, let's just disappear.
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Ever since the 2nd millennium B.C., Jaffa has been home to intense trading activity.
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The rocket landed in the sea in front of Jaffa Beach, south of Tel Aviv.
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The spot was a human crossroads for millennia, linking the road from Jaffa to Jerusalem and from Gaza to Damascus.
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The historic port of Jaffa is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant markets.
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Many tourists visit Jaffa to explore its ancient streets and enjoy fresh seafood by the sea.
Synonyms
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A historic port city on the Mediterranean in western Israel now part of Tel Aviv
A port city on the Mediterranean in western Israel that became part of Tel Aviv in 1950
Compounds
A city in western Israel on the Mediterranean that is the country's largest city and business center
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jaffa comes from the old Hebrew name Yaffa, which means 'beautiful', and it was the name of a famous coastal port on the Mediterranean. A helpful image is a 'beautiful' harbour full of ships and fruit, because the sweet Jaffa oranges were named after the city's trade. That's why Jaffa today refers to the historic port city now part of Tel Aviv.