Definitions

1. noun

A walled city or fortified town, especially in the Islamic world; a holy city, especially one that is the holiest place in Islam, such as Mecca or Medina.

“The medina was the heart of the ancient city, surrounded by a high wall.”

2. noun

A settlement or town that is the main center of a particular activity or industry.

“The medina was the main fishing port in the region.”

3. proper noun

Medina, a city in Saudi Arabia, often referred to as the second holiest city in Islam.

“Many Muslims make pilgrimages to Medina each year.”