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jordanian

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌdʒɔɹˈdeɪniən// jor·da·ni·an

adj. relating to the country of Jordan or its people. You use this to describe things like food, culture, or citizens from that nation.

adj. relating to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, its inhabitants, or its culture. Often used attributively to modify nouns.


SIMPLE

We enjoyed a delicious Jordanian dinner last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The Jordanian government recently announced new initiatives to promote sustainable tourism at historical sites like Petra.

COMPLEX

Scholars of Middle Eastern history often examine Jordanian diplomatic efforts as a stabilizing force within the complex geopolitical landscape of the region.

Origin

From Jordan + -ian.

Usage

Typically used as an adjective to describe nationality or origin; when used as a noun to refer to a person, it is countable.

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