maidan
[mahy-dahn]
- an open area or space in or near a town, often used as a marketplace or parade ground.
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Origin of maidan
1615–25; < Hindi maidān < Persian < Arabic maydān
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Examples from the Web for maidan
Contemporary Examples
Before the Maidan revolution, Russian political refugees living in Kiev were worried about their safety.
They met last winter during the revolution in Kiev and for months defended the Maidan square from police.
Bitter Survivors and Caravans of Coffins from Ukraine’s “Eastern Boiler”Anna Nemtsova
September 14, 2014
KIEV, Ukraine — The symbol of the Ukrainian revolution, the Maidan Square, is seething with bitterness and aggression these days.
“I was on the Maidan many times this year,” he declared proudly, making sure to lock into my eyes in the rearview mirror.
Poroshenko may find his old friends on the Maidan difficult to deal with as well.
Historical Examples
When they reached the maidan, they found that it was a gentle, grassy slope.
Through Three CampaignsG. A. Henty
She wished to appear so trustful of Edward that Maidan could not possibly have any suspicions.
The Good SoldierFord Madox Ford
For this a place was selected on the maidan, as we call the bare flat plain.
The Secrets of a KuttiteEdward O. Mousley
We were sent to these Turkish barracks near the north gate on the maidan.
The Secrets of a KuttiteEdward O. Mousley
South of Maidan are several suburbs, and beyond these a zoological garden.
ReminiscencesHans Mattson
maidan
- (in Pakistan, India, etc) an open space used for meetings, sports, etc
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Word Origin
Urdu, from Arabic
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