Aswan

American  

[as-wahn, ahs-wahn] / ˈæs wɑn, ɑsˈwɑn /

Or Aswân,

noun

1. Ancient Syene.  a city in southeastern Egypt, on the Nile.

2. a dam near this city, extending across the Nile. 6,400 feet (1,950 meters) long.

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Aswan British  

/ ɑːsˈwɑːn /

noun

1. Ancient name: Syene.  an ancient town in SE Egypt, on the Nile, just below the First Cataract. Pop: 249 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

"I know perfectionism is an illusion, but I am always trying to chase it," admits 25-year-old Aswan.

From BBC

There is big news that I have just heard—a large obelisk is due to arrive in Heliopolis from the granite quarries of Aswan.

From Literature

Tomato production and distribution in different reaches of the Nile Valley had been affected even before the completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that's exactly what untried child prodigy Aswan Reid has done in her latest movie, critics say.

From BBC

Sudan's consulate in Aswan in southern Egypt said it had launched a campaign to warn of the dangers associated with people smuggling.

From BBC