Nakba in English dictionary

  • nakba

    Meanings and definitions of "Nakba"

    • Alternative spelling of Nakba.
    • noun
      A catastrophe; a grave setback.
    • proper
      Alternative letter-case form of [i]Nakba[/i]

    Grammar and declension of Nakba

    • the nakba
    • nakba (plural nakbas)
  • Nakba

    Meanings and definitions of "Nakba"

    • The foundation of the State of Israel and subsequent departure of most of the Arab Palestinian among its residents, perceived as a catastrophe by many Palestinians and others.
    • proper
      The foundation of the State of Israel and subsequent expulsion or flight of the majority of the Palestinian Arabs (some 700,000) among its residents, perceived as a catastrophe by many Palestinians and others.
    • Nakba

    Grammar and declension of Nakba

    • the Nakba

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