medina

noun

me·​di·​na mə-ˈdē-nə 

: the non-European part of a northern African city

Examples of medina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are lots of art galleries and cafés, lines of stallholders grilling fish and a wonderfully relaxed ambience as well as a medina that is small enough to explore independently. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Located close to the Jemaa El Fna square, the property cocoons its guests in a medina within a medina. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

Immerse yourself in its pedestrian-friendly medina — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — stroll its stunning gardens, and take in its architecture. — Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024

The Rif doesn't have the vast medinas of Fez, the surf scene of Essaouira, or the bustling spice and craft markets of Marrakech. — Christopher Garis, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Arabic madīna city

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for medina

• angina
• vagina
• yaquina

Geographical Definition

Medina

geographical name

Me·​di·​na

1

mə-ˈdē-nə  or Arabic Al Madīnah

ˌäl-mä-ˈdē-nə 

city in western Saudi Arabia population 1,100,000

Note: Medina is the second most important holy city of Islam.

2

mə-ˈdī-nə  city in northern Ohio west-northwest of Akron population 26,678