medina
noun
me·di·na
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Definition of medina
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the non-European part of a northern African city
Medina
geographical name
Me·di·na
Definition of Medina (Entry 2 of 2)
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or Arabic Al Madīnah \ ˌäl-mä-ˈdē-nə
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city in western Saudi Arabia population 1,100,000
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or Arabic Al Madīnah \ ˌäl-mä-ˈdē-nə
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city in western Saudi Arabia population 1,100,000
Note: Medina is the second most important holy city of Islam.
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\ mə-ˈdī-nə
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city in northern Ohio west-northwest of Akron population 26,678
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city in northern Ohio west-northwest of Akron population 26,678
Examples of medina in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Snap pictures of magicians and fortune-tellers, then venture into the medina’s maze of market stalls. — National Geographic, "Morocco High School Community Service," 12 June 2019 This autumn, in those same ancient medina walls, attendees will hear a menagerie of talent slay the turntables. — Nicolas Stecher, Billboard, "MOGA Festival Returning to 'Game of Thrones' Red City, Drops Lineup With Kenny Dope, Blondish & More," 7 Aug. 2019 The garden — also rich in watery pools and jumbo succulents in bright pots — still bewitches with its far-from-the-dusty medina vibe. — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, "In Marrakesh, a secret garden to rival St. Laurent’s famed Jardin Majorelle," 1 Aug. 2019 Marrakech, Fès, Tangier—which are justifiably famous for their mazelike medinas and carpet-haggling opportunities. — Rachel Monroe, Outside Online, "Last winter, Moroccan officials found two hikers dead on the trail to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. The international investigation that followed revealed the fragility of the adventure travel economy, as well as what happens when a small tourist hub is suddenly made strange by violence.," 29 July 2019 In the old medina, tight rows of vendors sell meat and spices and carpets. — National Geographic, "Music in Morocco: The ultimate sonic journey," 23 July 2019 The 27-room Villa des Orangers, the former home of a Moroccan judge, has the serene atmosphere of a riad but is larger and accessible by car, a rarity in the medina (villadesorangers.com). — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "Tips & Tactics: Morocco," 30 Mar. 2015 The couple met in Marrakech in the mid-aughts when Fred, originally from Paris, was overseeing a riad in the medina and Rosena was starting up Boutique Souk. — Gisela Williams, ELLE Decor, "A Marrakech Home is Transformed with a Modern New Layout Made for Entertaining," 18 Mar. 2019 On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "T&C Travel: Best of Morocco," 30 Mar. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'medina.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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