Kandahar
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- proper noun
- In 2009, the Taliban enjoyed nearly uncontested control over Afghanistan's southern Helmand and Kandahar Provinces.
- Kandahar, Afghanistan
- Kandahar Province
- the city of Kandahar
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Watch on YouTubeWe're going to fly to North Kandahar where the mass casualty was.
- We're going to fly to North Kandahar where the mass casualty was.
- And then I flew to Kandahar and then I flew back to Birmingham, stayed in Birmingham for two weeks and then had my casts on for six weeks.
- By the way, if you don't wear like some sort of chuckle in Kandahar, you're walking done.
Examples
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Then again, there is more activity in Kandahar province than in any other province except Helmand.
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Bales was assigned to a Special Forces outpost in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan.
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The only way to Kandahar is the highway one.
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We were going to a place called Kandahar, Afghanistan.
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I'll see you in Kandahar.
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The benefits of the drug economy can be seen in the reconstruction of the villages around Kandahar.
Academic text (2004) -
Shamsia attends the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
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Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan that serves as an important trading center.
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Many tourists visit Kandahar to learn about its rich history and cultural significance.
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Kandahar, located in southern Afghanistan, is known for its vibrant markets and local cuisine.
Synonyms
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A city in southern Afghanistan that is an important trading and cultural center
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kandahar may come from the old name Iskandariya, the local form of 'Alexandria' used for cities founded by Alexander the Great. So Kandahar can be thought of as 'Alexander's city', a helpful memory because it shows why the city has been an important center for trade and power for a very long time.