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Transjordanian

Transjordanian

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From or connected to the land east of the Jordan River
  • adjective
  • /trænzˈdʒɔrdənɪən/
: transjordano
  • Many Transjordanian customs have influenced the culture of modern Jordan.

Examples

  • She studied the traditional music of Transjordanian communities for her research project.

  • The Transjordanian plateau is home to many ancient ruins and archaeological sites.

  • The Transjordanian landscape is known for its stunning deserts.

  • Many Transjordanian traditions are still celebrated today.

  • The Transjordanian plateau is home to many ancient ruins and archaeological sites.

  • Many Transjordanian customs have influenced the culture of modern Jordan.

  • The Transjordanian landscape is known for its stunning deserts.

Surface Forms

Transjordanian positive

Morphology

Transjordanian = Transjordan (transparent) = trans + Jordan + ian

Formed by clear place-name base 'Transjordan' plus the demonym/adjectival suffix '-ian', so the relation to the region is direct.

Etymology

Transjordanian comes from the prefix trans- meaning 'across' and Jordan, the river and country, so it points to the land on the other side of the Jordan River. That's why Transjordanian describes something that is 'relating to' the region east of the Jordan.