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 two weeks this water will be finished... we are in a very bad state," said local resident Aden Hussein, 40.

From Barron's

However, remaining separatists threaten the government's position in some places, including the southern port of Aden.

From BBC

Mike Macdonald's the defensive play caller, but Aden still leads a room.

From BBC

A defence led by British coach Aden Durde gave up the fewest points in the league and overall they were the most competitive side in the NFL.

From BBC

Al-Zubaidi ran for it, taking five of his top lieutenants to a military camp in Aden.

From Los Angeles Times