Nahal

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of wadi.
  2. 2
    A civilian settlement established by the military in Israel and Israeli-occupied territories to support growth and expansion.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Hebrew נַחַל.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hebrew נַחַ״ל.

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