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State of Bahrain

State of Bahrain

3.5
An island country in the Persian Gulf near the coast of Saudi Arabia
  • proper noun
translation icon : Estado de Baréin
  • The capital of the State of Bahrain is Manama, which is known for its modern skyline.

Examples

  • The State of Bahrain experienced rapid economic growth thanks to its oil industry.

  • The State of Bahrain has invested heavily in diversifying its economy beyond oil.

  • Many international sporting events are hosted annually in the State of Bahrain.

  • The State of Bahrain has a rich cultural heritage.

  • Did you know that the State of Bahrain is an island nation?

  • The State of Bahrain is well-known for its significant oil reserves.

  • Tourists visit the State of Bahrain to enjoy its beautiful beaches and rich history.

Synonyms

Bahrain
vsState of Bahrain
36 4.0

An island country in the Gulf known for oil and modern cities

is the more formal term emphasizing progressive economic development and reserves
Bahrein
vsState of Bahrain
3.2

An island country in the Persian Gulf near Saudi Arabia with capital Manama

has identical meaning but uses the standard official spelling

Surface Forms

State of Bahrain main

Morphology

state + of + Bahrain

The phrase is fully compositional: 'state' (a nation) + the genitive 'of' + the place name 'Bahrain' yields the meaning 'the country Bahrain'. This naming pattern (State/Republic of X) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

State of Bahrain comes from the Arabic word bahr which means 'sea' and a form that suggests 'two'. One popular idea says the name pointed to both the salty gulf and nearby fresh water, so the image of 'two seas' became the country's name.