Kuwait

/kuˈweɪt/
/kuˈweɪt/
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Definitions of Kuwait
  1. noun
    an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum
    synonyms: Koweit, State of Kuwait
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    Asian country, Asian nation
    any one of the nations occupying the Asian continent
  2. noun
    a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait
    synonyms: Koweit, Kuwait City, capital of Kuwait
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    national capital
    the capital city of a nation
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