Aden

[ ahd-n, eyd-n ]

/ ˈɑd n, ˈeɪd n /

noun

a seaport in and the economic capital of the Republic of Yemen, in the southern part: formerly the center of a British colony.

Colony of Aden, a former British colony on the Gulf of Aden and a member of the former Federation of South Arabia. 75 sq. mi. (194 sq. km).Also called State of A·den.

Protectorate of Aden, former name, until 1962, of the former Protectorate of South Arabia.

Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Arabian Sea between Arabia and the eastern tip of Africa.

Origin of Aden

First recorded in 1640–60; from Arabic ʿAdin, ʿAdan, perhaps ultimately from Akkadian edin(n)u “plain,” from Sumerian eden “plain, steppe”; see Eden¹

Words nearby Aden

Adélie penguin, Adeline, adelomorphous, -adelphous, ademption, Aden, adenalgia, Adenauer, adendric, adenectomy, adenectopia

Definition for Aden (2 of 2)

aden-

variant of adeno- before a vowel: adenitis.

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Example sentences from the Web for Aden

On October 14, Al Hirak held its largest protest ever with more than 100,000 people attending a rally in the port city of Aden.
Yemen’s a Model All Right—For Disaster|Michael Shank , Casey Harrity|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If I had one wish here, it would be for Aden Young to sneak a surprise nod for Rectify.
Emmys 2014: Who Will and Who Should Be Nominated|Kevin Fallon|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The pipes and drums then commenced to play “The Barren Rocks of Aden.”
Michael Daly: My Last Day With JFK|Michael Daly|November 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The temperature on the water in the Gulf of Aden can reach 100 and above.
‘You Have 30 Seconds’: The Real Captain Phillips’s Gripping Memoir|Captain Richard Phillips, Stephan Talty|October 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

What is new is the rapid growth of these franchises—associated cells and sympathetic movements from Algeria to Aden.
The Coming of Al Qaeda 3.0|Bruce Riedel|August 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But soon afterwards near Aden she encountered a British warship, when the prize crew scuttled her and surrendered.
Five Months on a German Raider|Frederic George Trayes
Notwithstanding the barren aspect of the surrounding country, Aden manages to do something in the way of exports.
Due West|Maturin Murray Ballou
At Aden we met our agents with 120 superb Yemen horses, and 25 camels of equally excellent breed.
Freeland|Theodor Hertzka
In Aden there is a kind of open-air coffee "exchange" (as in Harar) where the camel trains unload their coffee from the interior.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers
Urgent letters on the subject have just been despatched to his friend Picklock, and to the officer in command at Aden.
French and Oriental Love in a Harem|Mario Uchard

British Dictionary definitions for Aden

Aden

/ (ˈeɪdən) /

noun

the main port and commercial capital of Yemen, on the N coast of the Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea: capital of South Yemen until 1990: formerly an important port of call on shipping routes to the East. Pop: 584 000 (2005 est)

a former British colony and protectorate on the S coast of the Arabian Peninsula: became part of South Yemen in 1967, now part of Yemen. Area: 195 sq km (75 sq miles)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Aden

Aden

[ (ah-dn, ay-dn) ]

Capital and chief port of Yemen, located on the Gulf of Aden, near the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern entrance of the Red Sea.

notes for Aden

Its strategic location and excellent harbor have made Aden an important trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times, as well as a coveted conquest.

Medical definitions for Aden

aden-

pref.

Variant ofadeno-

单词	aden
释义	Aden [ ahd-n, eyd-n ] / ˈɑd n, ˈeɪd n / noun a seaport in and the economic capital of the Republic of Yemen, in the southern part: formerly the center of a British colony. Colony of Aden, a former British colony on the Gulf of Aden and a member of the former Federation of South Arabia. 75 sq. mi. (194 sq. km).Also called State of A·den. Protectorate of Aden, former name, until 1962, of the former Protectorate of South Arabia. Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Arabian Sea between Arabia and the eastern tip of Africa. Origin of Aden First recorded in 1640–60; from Arabic ʿAdin, ʿAdan, perhaps ultimately from Akkadian edin(n)u “plain,” from Sumerian eden “plain, steppe”; see Eden¹ Words nearby Aden Adélie penguin, Adeline, adelomorphous, -adelphous, ademption, Aden, adenalgia, Adenauer, adendric, adenectomy, adenectopia Definition for Aden (2 of 2) aden- variant of adeno- before a vowel: adenitis. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Aden On October 14, Al Hirak held its largest protest ever with more than 100,000 people attending a rally in the port city of Aden. Yemen’s a Model All Right—For Disaster\|Michael Shank , Casey Harrity\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If I had one wish here, it would be for Aden Young to sneak a surprise nod for Rectify. Emmys 2014: Who Will and Who Should Be Nominated\|Kevin Fallon\|July 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The pipes and drums then commenced to play “The Barren Rocks of Aden.” Michael Daly: My Last Day With JFK\|Michael Daly\|November 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The temperature on the water in the Gulf of Aden can reach 100 and above. ‘You Have 30 Seconds’: The Real Captain Phillips’s Gripping Memoir\|Captain Richard Phillips, Stephan Talty\|October 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST What is new is the rapid growth of these franchises—associated cells and sympathetic movements from Algeria to Aden. The Coming of Al Qaeda 3.0\|Bruce Riedel\|August 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But soon afterwards near Aden she encountered a British warship, when the prize crew scuttled her and surrendered. Five Months on a German Raider\|Frederic George Trayes Notwithstanding the barren aspect of the surrounding country, Aden manages to do something in the way of exports. Due West\|Maturin Murray Ballou At Aden we met our agents with 120 superb Yemen horses, and 25 camels of equally excellent breed. Freeland\|Theodor Hertzka In Aden there is a kind of open-air coffee "exchange" (as in Harar) where the camel trains unload their coffee from the interior. All About Coffee\|William H. Ukers Urgent letters on the subject have just been despatched to his friend Picklock, and to the officer in command at Aden. French and Oriental Love in a Harem\|Mario Uchard British Dictionary definitions for Aden Aden / (ˈeɪdən) / noun the main port and commercial capital of Yemen, on the N coast of the Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea: capital of South Yemen until 1990: formerly an important port of call on shipping routes to the East. Pop: 584 000 (2005 est) a former British colony and protectorate on the S coast of the Arabian Peninsula: became part of South Yemen in 1967, now part of Yemen. Area: 195 sq km (75 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Aden Aden [ (ah-dn, ay-dn) ] Capital and chief port of Yemen, located on the Gulf of Aden, near the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern entrance of the Red Sea. notes for Aden Its strategic location and excellent harbor have made Aden an important trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times, as well as a coveted conquest. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for Aden aden- pref. Variant ofadeno- The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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