saudi
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
From, or about Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian people or language, or the House of Saud.
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ˈsɔdi
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Definition
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adjective
From, or pertaining to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian people or language, or the House of Saud.
Of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people
noun
A person from Saudi Arabia or of Saudi Arabian descent.
informal
A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Capital: Riyadh.
A native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people.
An absolute monarchy occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia.
Monetary unit in Saudi Arabia.
The basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia.
An absolute monarchy occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia.
Joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia located in the central oasis.
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