Bahrain

Or Bah·rein

[bah-reyn, -rahyn, buh-]

noun

1. 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). Manama.

2. the largest island in this group, and the site of most of the country's oil fields. 213 sq. mi. (552 sq. km).

Bahrain

/ bɑːˈreɪn /

noun

1. 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)

Bahrain

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

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

British protectorate from 1820 to 1971.

Example Sentences

The 2020 Abraham Accords, which were brokered by the US, saw the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco establish full diplomatic relations with Israel.

From BBC

He did his paid hours at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix thanks to a work from abroad scheme, and opted not to fly home between Bahrain and Saudi in April to reduce costs.

From BBC

And the Brotherhood itself is recognized as a terrorist organization by at least Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and Russia.

From Los Angeles Times

Activists criticise authorities for reducing the workers' rights to mere economic considerations, noting that other countries that rely heavily on migrant workers, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, have outlawed transporting people on trucks.

From BBC

Mason enjoyed a close relationship with "Bugsy" and even went on holiday with him to Dubai and Bahrain in October 2023.

From BBC