Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a native or inhabitant of Bahrain.
  • adjective of or pertaining to Bahrain (definition 2).
  • adjective of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Bahrain.

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  • noun A person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent.
  • adjective Of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Bahrain or its people or language
  • noun a native or inhabitant of Bahrain

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Examples

  • [Read the whole story] To see why having the right family tree is important in Bahraini politics, read this recent BBC News article.

    Archive 2005-10-01 2005

  • Ms. Clinton said she called her Bahraini counterpart, Sheik Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, a member of the ruling royal family to "directly convey our deep concerns about the actions of the security forces" that opened fired on protesters.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed PAUL KORING 2011

  • It labels the Bahraini crackdown and the Saudi intervention "dangerous moves" that could exacerbate sectarian tensions since Bahrain has a Shi’ite majority population but a Sunni-dominated government.

    Could Unrest Hit Saudi Arabia? 2011

  • Meanwhile, U.S. officials say Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called her Bahraini counterpart, Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmad al-Khalifa Thursday and expressed "deep concern" about the crackdown.

    Bahrain's Security Forces Drive Out Protesters from Downtown Square 2011

  • It says Mahdi had called Bahraini emergency services to provide treatment for a patient who had come to the MSF facility with serious head injuries.

    Bahrain Defends Raid on MSF Medical Center 2011

  • Meanwhile, U.S. officials say Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called her Bahraini counterpart, Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmad al-Khalifa Thursday and expressed "deep concern" about the crackdown.

    Bahrain's Security Forces Drive Out Protesters from Downtown Square 2011

  • Both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates called their Bahraini counterparts Thursday to urge restraint by the long-time Gulf ally as it confronts protestors.

    US Urges Restraint in Bahrain Protests 2011

  • Kuwait's emir, Sheik Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah, also called the Bahraini king on Sunday and stressed that "the security of Bahrain is the security of the region," reflecting the growing anxiety among gulf monarchies that Bahrain's troubles could have a spillover effect.

    Saudi Arabia says it's ready to help Bahrain's rulers 2011

  • Kuwait's emir, Sheik Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah, also called the Bahraini king on Sunday and stressed that "the security of Bahrain is the security of the region," reflecting the growing anxiety among gulf monarchies that Bahrain's troubles could have a spillover effect.

    Saudi Arabia says it's ready to help Bahrain's rulers 2011

  • The Yemeni president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, called his Bahraini counterpart, King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, to commiserate about the region's falling victim to "foreign agendas," according to the state-run Saba news agency.

    NYT > Home Page By NEIL MacFARQUHAR 2011

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