Gazan

1 of 2

noun

Ga·​zan ˈgä-zən How to pronounce Gazan (audio)
ˈga-
: a native or inhabitant of Gaza

Gazan

2 of 2

adjective

Ga·​zan ˈgä-zən How to pronounce Gazan (audio)
ˈga-
: of or relating to Gaza or its inhabitants

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1957, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gazan was in 1957

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“Gazan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gazan. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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