HyperDic: capital_of_syria

English > 1 sense of the expression capital of Syria:
NOUNlocationcapital of Syria, Dimash, Damascusan ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria
English > capital of Syria: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningAn ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus.
SynonymsDimash, Damascus
Instance ofnational capitalThe capital city of a nation
MembersDamasceneA native or inhabitant of Damascus
Part ofSyria, Syrian Arab RepublicAn Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean
Spanishcapital de Siria, Damasco, damasco
Catalancapital de Síria, Damasc

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