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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: State of Kuwait. Capital: Kuwait City.
2. 2
   Alternative form of Kuwait City: The capital city of Kuwait. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

capital of kuwaitcongresskoweitkuwait citystate of kuwait

Example

More examples

"This tanker is bound for Kuwait."

Etymology

From Arabic الْكُوَيْت (al-kuwayt), diminutive of اَلْكُوت (al-kūt).

Related phrases

middle eaststate of kuwait

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