feddan

/ˈfɛdən/

Definitions

1. noun

An old unit of land area used in Cyprus, equal to 1,875 square metres (approximately).

“The farm is approximately 20 feddan in size.”

2. noun

A unit of area used in some Middle Eastern countries.

“The land for sale is 50 feddan in size, including a house and a garden.”

Synonyms

  • acre
  • hectare

Antonyms

  • fraction
  • minuscule