Manama

[ Persian ma-na-muh, -ma ]

/ Persian mæˈnæ mə, -mæ /

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noun

a city in and the capital of Bahrain, on northern Bahrain island.

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Also called Al Ma·nam·ah

[al muh-nam-uh] /æl məˈnæm ə/ .

Words nearby Manama

Managua, manaia, manak, manakin, Manala, Manama, mana motuhake, mañana, Man and Superman, Manannan, Manáos

How to use Manama in a sentence

Husain said the opposition had no qualms about the U.S. Navy being based in Manama.
Bahrain Opposition No Pawn of Iran’s Mullahs, Shiite Leader Says|Eli Lake|November 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
At our request the U.N. staged the weapons inspections of Saddam's Iraq from a headquarters in Manama.
Bahrain Uprising: High Stakes for the U.S.|Bruce Riedel|February 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Like most of what's gone on in Manama since Monday, it's been hard to predict where the day will go.
Inside the Bahrain Revolt|Karen Leigh|February 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The Saudis' nightmare is a Shia republic in Manama that tilts towards Tehran and encourages Shia unrest in the Eastern province.
Bahrain Uprising: High Stakes for the U.S.|Bruce Riedel|February 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST

There are reports floating around Manama of paramedics and aid responders who were beaten by 20 cops, by 50.
Inside Bahrain's Bloody Revolt|Karen Leigh|February 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He could talk when he was one day old and the people said he was sent by Manama.
The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao|Fay-Cooper Cole
Manama is called first and after him other spirits, according to their rank and power.
The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao|Fay-Cooper Cole
Above all is Eugpamolak Manobo, also called Manama, who was the first cause and creator of all.
The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao|Fay-Cooper Cole
Surely,” said the people, “Manama is punishing us and we must go elsewhere to find food and a place to dwell in.
Philippine Folk Tales|Mabel Cook Cole
Finally Manama told the spirits to allow him to go, so they made a chain of the leaves of the karan grass and tied it to his legs.
Philippine Folk Tales|Mabel Cook Cole

British Dictionary definitions for Manama

Manama

/ (məˈnɑːmə) /

noun

the capital of Bahrain, at the N end of Bahrain Island: transit port. Pop: 142 000 (2005 est)

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