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Matar

Matar

9.9
The name of towns or villages in some countries
  • proper noun
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  • I visited Matar during my trip to Qatar.

Examples

  • Have you ever been to Matar in Lebanon?

  • Many tourists enjoy hiking in the hills around Matar each spring.

  • They visited Matar, a quiet mountain village where the festival was being held.

  • The train stopped at Matar before continuing to the next city.

  • The festival in Matar attracts visitors from all over the region.

  • She visited the historic sites in Matar during her vacation.

  • The local cuisine in Matar is known for its unique flavors.

Surface Forms

Matar main

Etymology

Matar is also used as a place name and often comes from the Arabic word matar, meaning 'rain'. So towns called Matar were probably known for rain or fresh water, which explains the place name.