Qatar

American  

[kah-tahr, kuh-tahr, kuh-ter, khah-tahr] / ˈkɑ tɑr, kəˈtɑr, ˈkʌ tər, ˈxɑ tɑr /

Or Katar

noun

1. an independent emirate on the Persian Gulf; under British protection until 1971. 8,500 sq. mi. (22,000 sq. km). Doha.

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Qatar British  

/ kæˈtɑː /

noun

1. a state in E Arabia, occupying a peninsula in the Persian Gulf: under Persian rule until the 19th century; became a British protectorate in 1916; declared independence in 1971; exports petroleum and natural gas. Official language: Arabic. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: Doha. Pop: 2 042 444 (2013 est). Area: about 11 000 sq km (4250 sq miles)

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Qatar Cultural  

1. Kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula, located on a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf, bordered to the south by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Qatar was a British protectorate from 1916 to 1971.

It has successfully exploited its oil reserves since 1949.

Other Word Forms

• Qatari
  adjective

Example Sentences

The role of Qatar in talks has grown and its state news agency said late Thursday that Trump had called its ruler to discuss the "latest updates" on efforts to end the war.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Back in 2011 Qatar Sports Investments were deep in negotiation for the sleeping giant that was Paris St-Germain.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The French giants have won Ligue 1 in 12 of the last 14 seasons, having lifted the trophy just twice before the Qatari government-operated Qatar Sports Investments organisation became the club's sole owner in 2012.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Mediators, including Pakistan, Qatar and Egypt, are working to help both sides bridge gaps in their positions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Nick told me he was at CentCom headquarters in Qatar in April 2004, being briefed by General John Abizaid and his staff.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman