Aden

¹ American  

[ahd-n, eyd-n] / ˈɑd n, ˈeɪd n /

noun

1. a seaport in and the economic capital of the Republic of Yemen, in the southern part: formerly the center of a British colony.

2. Also called State of Aden.  Colony of Aden, a former British colony on the Gulf of Aden and a member of the former Federation of South Arabia. 75 sq. mi. (194 sq. km).

3. Protectorate of Aden, former name, until 1962, of the former Protectorate of South Arabia.

4. Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Arabian Sea between Arabia and the eastern tip of Africa.

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aden- ² American  

1. variant of adeno- before a vowel.

   adenitis.

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Aden British  

/ ˈeɪdən /

noun

1. the main port and commercial capital of Yemen, on the N coast of the Gulf of Aden , an arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea: capital of South Yemen until 1990: formerly an important port of call on shipping routes to the East. Pop: 584 000 (2005 est)

2. a former British colony and protectorate on the S coast of the Arabian Peninsula: became part of South Yemen in 1967, now part of Yemen. Area: 195 sq km (75 sq miles)

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Aden Cultural  

1. Capital and chief port of Yemen, located on the Gulf of Aden, near the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern entrance of the Red Sea.

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Usage

What does aden- mean? Aden- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “gland.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Aden- comes from the Greek adḗn, meaning "gland." This Greek root is ultimately the source of adenoids, the enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.Aden- is a variant of adeno-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use adeno-  article.

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Its strategic location and excellent harbor have made Aden an important trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times, as well as a coveted conquest.

Etymology

Origin of Aden

First recorded in 1640–60; from Arabic ʿAdin, ʿAdan, perhaps ultimately from Akkadian edin(n)u “plain,” from Sumerian eden “plain, steppe”; Eden ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

In 2017 Beijing completed its first overseas naval base, in Djibouti, which sits on the vital Bab al-Mandab strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal

Deputy federal public defender Aden Kahssai said Augustine opened the umbrella to protect fellow protesters.

From Los Angeles Times

The England squad flew part of the way, to Aden, where they met their vessel The Canberra for the remainder of the trip to Perth.

From BBC

Police spokesman Gen Abdifatah Aden warned the public that anyone engaging in similar acts that disrespected national institutions or leaders would "face the full force of the law".

From BBC

Since November 2023, the Houthis have targeted around 70 merchant vessels with missiles, drones and small boat attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

From BBC