arafat

/ɑˈrɑːfɑt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mountain in Saudi Arabia, the site of a major Islamic pilgrimage.

“The pilgrims made their way to the top of Mount Arafat for prayers.”

2. proper noun

The name of a Palestinian leader who served as Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 to 2004.

“Yasser Arafat’s legacy continues to shape the Middle East.”

Synonyms

  • mountain
  • pilgrim

Antonyms

  • flatland
  • non-believer