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maidan

9.1

A large open square in a town where people meet, sell goods, or protest

noun
/ˈmaɪdɑn/

: plaza

It reminded me of Florence in August, the big central maidan or square crammed with rug and souvenir shops.

Examples

During the summer, the maidan is filled with vendors selling fresh produce and handmade crafts.
The local community gathered in the maidan to celebrate the annual festival with music and dance.
On weekends, families often visit the maidan to enjoy outdoor activities and socialize with friends.

Synonyms

square

vsmaidan

417 1.0

An open place in a town where streets meet

is often larger and used for markets and demonstrations in specific regions

piazza

vsmaidan

19 7.4

An open public square in an Italian town where people gather

is used more broadly for open urban areas in South Asia and Eastern Europe

public square

vsmaidan

5 2.5

An open area in a town or city where people meet and events happen

is especially used for markets and demonstrations in Eastern Europe and South Asia

market square

vsmaidan

1 2.1

An open area in a town where people sell food and goods

is broader, including gatherings and demonstrations beyond market activity

How Big

esplanade

7 7.0

maidan

9.1

plaza

125 2.7

square

417 1.0

courtyard

99 2.2

Surface Forms

maidan singular

maidans plural

Etymology

Maidan comes from Persian meydān, meaning 'open space' or 'field', and the word spread into South Asian and Eastern European languages to mean a city square. So a maidan is a public place in a town where markets, celebrations, and gatherings happen.