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Jordan

Jordan

675 1.0
A country in southwest Asia whose capital is Amman
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒɔrdən/
translation icon : Jordania
  • In fact, about 95 percent of all Palestinians residing in Jordan hold Jordanian citizenship and enjoy its benefits.
  • Egypt and Jordan
  • Syria and Jordan
  • University of Jordan

It has directors from Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

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Examples

  • After the Gulf War, we see a slow rise in Jordan's GNP per capita.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Beyond the teacher education program of the University of Jordan, such studies are also very few.

    Academic text (2013)

  • I'm currently standing in Jordan, and that is Israel.

  • On the world stage in the year 1957, Israel and Jordan accepted U.N. peace proposals.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • The replies received represent 50% of the total number of universities in Jordan, both state and private.

    Academic text (2008)

  • We'll have Iraq here and Syria there and Jordan here, Lebanon there, Israel there.

    Anything Goes With James English

  • Despite systematic marginalization, Palestinians in Jordan seem well-settled and, indeed, do call Jordan home.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's most famous tourist attractions.

  • Many refugees have sought safety and shelter in Jordan due to ongoing conflicts in neighboring countries.

  • The capital city of Jordan is Amman, which is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
vsJordan
4.1

A country in southwest Asia that is an Arab kingdom and borders the Red Sea

is the common short name for the same country

Compounds

Jordan River
3 3.9

A river in the Middle East that flows from Mount Hermon through the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea

Jordan almond
1 6.1

A sugar-coated almond often given to guests at weddings

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
4.1

A country in southwest Asia that is an Arab kingdom and borders the Red Sea

Jordan curve
  • Specialized
9.9

A closed loop on a flat surface, like a circle, that does not cross itself

Surface Forms

Jordan main

Etymology

Jordan is named after the Jordan River on its western border. The river's name comes from an old Hebrew word meaning 'to go down' because it falls as it runs to the Dead Sea, so the country takes its name from that famous river.