"Mashreq" meaning in English

See Mashreq in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɑʃɹɛk/ Forms: the Mashreq [canonical], Mashriq [alternative], Mashrek [alternative], Mashrik [alternative]
Etymology: From Arabic مَشْرِق (mašriq). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|مَشْرِق}} Arabic مَشْرِق (mašriq), {{root|en|ar|ش ر ق}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Mashreq}} the Mashreq
  1. The geographic region consisting of Arabic-speaking lands in eastern Africa and western Asia, from Egypt and the Sudan eastwards. Categories (place): Geographic and cultural areas of Africa, Geographic and cultural areas of Asia Related terms: Mashreqi
    Sense id: en-Mashreq-en-name-p8iN1r0k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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