Kuwait (en. Kuwait)

/kʊˈweɪt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sovereign state on the Arabian Peninsula with its capital in the city of Kuwait.
Kuwait is known for its rich culture and oil.
Kuwait es conocido por su rica cultura y petróleo.
Member country of the Arab League.
Kuwait's economy largely depends on oil.
La economía de Kuwait depende en gran medida del petróleo.
Historical region located between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Kuwait has a strategic location in the Persian Gulf.
Kuwait tiene una ubicación estratégica en el Golfo Pérsico.

Etymology

The word 'Kuwait' comes from the Arabic 'كويت', which means 'fortress' or 'small fortress'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kuwait in the Persian Gulf
Geographic location of Kuwait.
Kuwait en el Golfo Pérsico
Cultural heritage of Kuwait
Set of Kuwaiti traditions and customs.
Patrimonio cultural de Kuwait
Gulf Cooperation Council
Organization for cooperation among the states of the Persian Gulf, including Kuwait.
Consejo de cooperación del Golfo

Related Words

Kuwaiti
Relating to Kuwait, especially in relation to its inhabitants or its culture.
kuwaití
Petrostate
State whose main income comes from oil exports, like Kuwait.
petroestado
Persian Gulf
Body of water where Kuwait is located.
Golfo Pérsico

Slang Meanings

Kuwait, the richest country in the world.
My friends say that living in Kuwait is like being in a luxury paradise.
Mis amigos dicen que vivir en Kuwait es como estar en un paraíso de lujo.
Kuwait, a place with incredible shopping malls.
We're going to Kuwait to shop; there's everything there.
Vamos a Kuwait a hacer compras, allí hay de todo.