Middle Eastern
adjective
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle East (the countries of southwestern Asia and northern Africa usually considered as extending from Libya on the west to Afghanistan on the east) or its people compare far eastern, near eastern
Middle Easterner
noun
plural Middle Easterners
Examples of Middle Eastern in a Sentence
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The world is waking up to the fact that Middle Eastern countries can ramp up production faster than many expected.
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Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Many Israel flags were spotted throughout the Iran-New Zealand game amid the war between the two Middle Eastern countries.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Jordan, a small country with an economy far less rich than some of its Middle Eastern neighbors, was making its World Cup debut opposite Austria, which hadn’t appeared in a World Cup since 1998.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
But Middle Eastern countries particularly bore the brunt of the bank's growth cuts.
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Scott Horsley,
NPR,
17 June 2026
By Emma Pearson November 20, 2023 The 11 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Dubai
These spots promise a soul-warming meal.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
But beyond mobility, demand from battery manufacturing and electrification continues to accelerate, especially as countries seek greater self-reliance for energy amid uncertainty over Middle Eastern supply.
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Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
Meanwhile, in a rare overseas exhibition, one of China’s largest defense contractors demonstrated its drone manufacturing process, in a potential play for Middle Eastern buyers, SCMP reported.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Tuesday afternoon will see Trump join a working lunch with G7 and Middle Eastern leaders, a senior administration official said.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Many Israel flags were spotted throughout the Iran-New Zealand game amid the war between the two Middle Eastern countries.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Jordan, a small country with an economy far less rich than some of its Middle Eastern neighbors, was making its World Cup debut opposite Austria, which hadn’t appeared in a World Cup since 1998.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
But Middle Eastern countries particularly bore the brunt of the bank's growth cuts.
—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
17 June 2026
By Emma Pearson November 20, 2023 The 11 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Dubai
These spots promise a soul-warming meal.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
But beyond mobility, demand from battery manufacturing and electrification continues to accelerate, especially as countries seek greater self-reliance for energy amid uncertainty over Middle Eastern supply.
—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
Meanwhile, in a rare overseas exhibition, one of China’s largest defense contractors demonstrated its drone manufacturing process, in a potential play for Middle Eastern buyers, SCMP reported.
—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Tuesday afternoon will see Trump join a working lunch with G7 and Middle Eastern leaders, a senior administration official said.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Middle Eastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Middle%20Eastern. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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