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Aladdin

American

[uh-lad-n] / əˈlæd n /

noun

(inThe Arabian Nights' Entertainments ) the son of a poor widow in China. He becomes the possessor of a magic lamp and ring with which he can command a jinn to do his bidding.

Aladdin British

/ əˈlædɪn /

noun

(in The Arabian Nights' Entertainments ) a poor youth who obtains a magic lamp and ring, with which he summons genies who grant his wishes

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From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

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From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

He went on to team up with Disney, writing songs for Aladdin and The Lion King amongst others.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

This was how I met many beloved friends: the Monkey King, the River Snail Lady, Snow White, Aladdin, and many others.

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