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Persian Gulf

Noun CEFR B2
ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf

Definitions

The gulf between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

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Examples

“Today, all the states of the Middle East face⟳ a major threat in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Saddam's ambitions are not confined to Kuwait. Rather, his goal is to dominate the Persian Gulf region and use⟳ its vast wealth to become⟳ the greatest Arab hero of modern times, the leader of a new Arab superpower.”
“President Donald Trump is making plans for the United States to begin⟳ referring to the Persian Gulf as the Gulf of Arabia or the Arabian Gulf, two administration officials familiar with the discussions told CNN.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Persian Gulf oxide Persian gum Persian insect powder Persian Iraq Persian lamb Persian lilac

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