Abdullah

British  

/ æbˈdʌlə /

noun

1. 1882–1951, emir of Transjordan (1921–46) and first king of Jordan (1946–51). He joined the Arab revolt against Turkish rule in World War I; assassinated 1951

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Example Sentences

"We hear the loud sounds of interceptions, but we rarely see anything in the sky," Abdullah, a resident in his 60s, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"This is unusual in Al-Kharj," Abdullah told AFP after afternoon prayers at a local mosque.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Absolutely, there’s a connection to the vote,” Melina Abdullah told me Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Other co-authors include Abdullah Ash Saki, who recently received his doctorate in electrical engineering from Penn State.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

I asked, hiccuping from so much crying, but Uncle Abdullah ignored my question.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince