Definitions

1. noun

A country located in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with a population of around 18 million people.

“The civil war in Syria has been ongoing for years, resulting in a massive refugee crisis.”

2. proper noun

The ancient name for a region in the Near East that corresponds to much of modern-day Syria.

“The ancient city of Palmyra in Syria was a major center of trade and culture.”

3. verb

To come from or originate in Syria.

“The delicious Middle Eastern cuisine was brought to the restaurant by a chef who had syria.”