Riyadh

/riˈjɑd/
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Definitions of Riyadh
  1. noun
    joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia located in the central oasis; largest city in Saudi Arabia
    synonyms: capital of Saudi Arabia
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    Mecca
    joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
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    national capital
    the capital city of a nation
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