Nakba
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Nakba
First recorded in 1960–65; from Arabic: literally, “catastrophe, disaster”
Example Sentences
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The force deployed 4,000 officers -- alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters -- to manage Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and the rival rally marking Nakba Day.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
The Met has previously said it was already in discussion with Unite the Kingdom when the application for the Nakba Day march was made.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
A majority of the population of the modern-day Gaza Strip descended from refugees of the Nakba.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025
Oral histories passed down from my grandfather, my father and our elders speak of a time before the Nakba — of community, coexistence and peace.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
As a journalist, I cover the Nakba anniversary every year.
From Slate ● Feb. 6, 2025
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