NOUN | location | Dimash, Damascus, capital of Syria | an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria |
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Meaning | An 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. | |
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Synonyms | Damascus, capital of Syria | |
Instance of | national capital | The capital city of a nation |
Members | Damascene | A native or inhabitant of Damascus |
Part of | Syria, Syrian Arab Republic | An Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean |
Spanish | capital de Siria, Damasco, damasco | |
Catalan | capital de Síria, Damasc |
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