Cairene

[ kahy-reen, kahy-reen ]

adjective

1. (sometimes lowercase) of or relating to Cairo, Egypt.

noun

1. a native or resident of Cairo, Egypt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cairene¹

First recorded in 1835–45; Cair(o) + -ene

Example Sentences

“I am here because the military is ruling,” said 55-year-old Cairene Khaled El-Fishawy.

From The Daily Beast

The man is standing in a Cairene street framed by a large, attractive Art Deco building in the background.

From The Daily Beast

But the visitors, although a welcome addition, do not entirely make up Cairene society.

From Project Gutenberg

The decision of the British Government came therefore as a complete surprise to the Cairene authorities.

From Project Gutenberg

With their open shops of gay woolen stuffs, they vividly recall Cairene bazaars.

From Project Gutenberg

George Trent had gone to a Cairene theatre, and she and Roger were alone together.

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