Beirut

American  

[bey-root] / beɪˈrut /

Also Beyrouth

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Lebanon.

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Beirut British  

/ ˌbeɪˈruːt /

noun

1. the capital of Lebanon, a port on the Mediterranean: part of the Ottoman Empire from the 16th century until 1918; many universities (including Lebanese, American, French, and Arab). Pop: 1 875 000 (2005 est)

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Beirut Cultural  

1. Capital of Lebanon, located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea.

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Often called “the Paris of the Middle East,” the city was badly damaged during Lebanon's civil war in the 1970s and 1980s. It is now being rebuilt.

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Example Sentences

After praying at the blast site, the Pope celebrated the final Mass of his trip in front of an estimated 150,000 people gathered on Beirut's waterfront.

From BBC

"I express my aspiration for peace, along with a heartfelt appeal: may the attacks and hostilities cease," the pope said from Beirut airport, without mentioning any side.

From Barron's

Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that he shared the "thirst for truth" of those affected by the 2020 Beirut port explosion, hours after visiting the site and meeting bereaved families who are still seeking justice.

From Barron's

“There are times when it is easier to flee,” Leo told Lebanese officials and diplomats in Beirut on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among the Lebanese and Vatican flags being waved as his motorcade drove from Beirut's airport, there were Hezbollah flags too.

From BBC