bahrain | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geography) an island in the Persian Gulf | |
Synonyms: | Bahrein Bahrein_Island Bahrain_Island | |
Related terms: | island Persian_Gulf | |
2. | [ noun ] (government,geography) an island country in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia; oil revenues funded progressive programs until reserves were exhausted in 1970s | |
Synonyms: | state_of_bahrain Bahrein | |
Related terms: | Asian_country Arab_League Bahraini Asia gulf_states Manama | |
Similar spelling: |
Bahraini barn Bahrein baron Barna Baran bairn Bahreini baryon Barron barren barony Baroni Barone Barney barium Barham barany barm barmy Barahona |