Cairo

American  

[kahy-roh] / ˈkaɪ roʊ /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.

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Cairo British  

/ ˈkaɪrəʊ /

noun

1. Arabic name: El Qahira.  the capital of Egypt, on the Nile: the largest city in Africa and in the Middle East; industrial centre; site of the university and mosque of Al Azhar (founded in 972). Pop: 11 146 000 (2005 est)

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Cairo Cultural  

1. The capital of Egypt (see also Egypt) and largest city in the country; a major port just south of the Nile Delta in the northeast corner of Africa.

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Cairo, the historical center of Egyptian power, was the home of the pharaohs. The pyramids and the Sphinx are located nearby in suburban Giza, also known as Al Jizah.

Other Word Forms

• Cairene noun

Example Sentences

Raised in Orange County, he now splits his time between New York and Cairo, where he is at work on his debut book.

From Los Angeles Times

Cairo sees Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a direct threat to its conflict over water with Ethiopia, say Egyptian officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speaking to the BBC from Cairo in October after his release, he had said: "I'm learning how to get back into life."

From BBC

Egypt works with Hamas on the list of Palestinian technocrats Cairo will propose to govern Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a younger man, I left behind a life of familiar rhythms and deep roots in Cairo, Egypt, to pursue the uncertain promise of creative and intellectual freedom.

From Salon