medina

/mɛˈdiːnə/ MEH-dee-nuh

Definitions

1. noun

A holy city in Islam, traditionally the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad.

“He decided to visit the holy city of Medina during his trip to Saudi Arabia.”

2. proper noun

Medina, a city in Saudi Arabia.

“Medina is an important cultural and historical site in the Islamic world.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • holy city

Antonyms

  • secular city
  • unholy place