Manama

[ Persian ma-na-muh, -ma ]

/ Persian mæˈnæ mə, -mæ /

noun

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

Also called Al Manamah.

Definition for manama (2 of 2)

Bahrain

or Bah·rein

[ bah-reyn, -rahyn, buh- ]

/ bɑˈreɪn, -ˈraɪn, bə- /

noun

a sheikdom in the Persian Gulf, consisting of a group of islands: formerly a British protectorate; declared independent 1971. 232 sq. mi. (601 sq. km). Capital: Manama.

the largest island in this group: oil fields. 213 sq. mi. (552 sq. km).

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Examples from the Web for manama

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
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
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

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
The man refused to let them, and he wanted to go back home because he was afraid; so Manama said to let him go.
The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao|Fay-Cooper Cole
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
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
As regards their religion, Tighiama is the Creator, and Manama the governor of the world.
The Inhabitants of the Philippines|Frederic H. Sawyer
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

British Dictionary definitions for manama (1 of 2)

Manama

/ (məˈnɑːmə) /

noun

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

British Dictionary definitions for manama (2 of 2)

Bahrain

Bahrein

/ (bɑːˈreɪn) /

noun

an independent sheikhdom on the Persian Gulf, consisting of several islands: under British protection until the declaration of independence in 1971. It has large oil reserves. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Manama. Pop: 1 281 332 (2013 est). Area: 678 sq km (262 sq miles)

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Culture definitions for manama

Bahrain

[ (bah-rayn) ]

Island kingdom in the Persian Gulf off the coasts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Note

British protectorate from 1820 to 1971.

Note

Revenues from oil reserves, first discovered in 1931, have funded some of the most progressive programs in the Arabian nations.