Transjordanian

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adjective

Trans·​jordanian
¦tran(t)s,
-raan-,
-nz+
: of or relating to Transjordan (now Jordan) or to the people of Transjordan

Transjordanian

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noun

"
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Transjordan (now Jordan)

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from Transjordania, former name of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in northwest Arabia + English -an

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“Transjordanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Transjordanian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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