Aleppo

American

[uh-lep-oh] / əˈlɛp oʊ /

noun

a city in NW Syria.

Aleppo British

/ əˈlɛpəʊ /

noun

French name: Alep. Arabic name: Haleb. an ancient city in NW Syria: industrial and commercial centre; scene of heavy fighting in 2012 between the rebel Free Syrian Army and government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.. Pop: 2 505 000 (2005 est)

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ALEPPO, Syria - Syrian President Bashar Assad has made his first public appearance in the earthquake-devastated areas of Syria.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

ALEPPO, Syria — The government-held side of Aleppo looks halfway normal: bustling with restaurants, parks, hotel swimming pools and commuters.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2016

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