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Manama

American

[ma-na-muh, -ma] / mæˈnæ mə, -mæ /

noun

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

Manama British

/ məˈnɑːmə /

noun

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

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Bahrain said Iran had struck a hotel and two residential buildings in the capital Manama, correcting a previous announcement that two hotels and one residential building were hit.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The proposal came as part of a final statement issued by the league after its 22 members met on Thursday in Manama, Bahrain, a summit dominated by discussion about the war in Gaza.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

Embassy in Bahrain’s capital of Manama said it will close its offices between 3 and 5 p.m. local time on Saturday, following calls for a protest in the area.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

He could talk when he was one day old and the people said he was sent by Manama.

From The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition by Cole, Fay-Cooper

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