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Hadar

1 American  
[had-ahr, hey-dahr] / ˈhæd ɑr, ˈheɪ dɑr /

noun

  1. a first magnitude star in the constellation Centaurus.

Hadar 2 American  
[hey-dahr, hah-, hah-dahr] / ˈheɪ dɑr, ˈhɑ-, hɑˈdɑr /

noun

  1. a fossil site in the Afar triangle of eastern Ethiopia where Australopithecus afarensis was found.

Etymology

Origin of Hadar1

From the Arabic word Ḥadārī

Origin of Hadar2

From Arabic

Example Sentences

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Hadar Groner, an 18-year-old high-school senior in Yonkers, N.Y., said she used AI sparingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Seven deceased hostages now remain in the enclave, including one Israeli soldier, Hadar Goldin, who was captured by Hamas in 2014 and is included in Israel’s official tally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, H. Lorenzo, the brand, and Lorenzo Hadar, the man, are looking back on their impact on the world of fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

The residents of Hadar belong mainly to the Druze community – a tight-knit, introverted group which splintered from mainstream Shia Islam centuries ago.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

Now, also, in the book of the teaching of Rav Hamenuna the Elder it is said, “And Hadar reigned in his stead.”

From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius

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