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kasbah

/ˈkæz.bɑː/

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noun

/ˈkæz.bɑː/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее старый или коренной квартал многих городов Северной Африки, обычно район, где расположена цитадель.

A noun referring to the older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa, typically the area where the citadel is located.

  1. Fortified quarter or citadelB2formal

    A historic, often walled, district or fortress in North African cities, typically containing the citadel and traditional markets.

    ruУкреплённый квартал или цитадель

    • The old kasbah in Marrakech is a popular tourist destination.
    • They wandered through the narrow alleys of the kasbah.
    • The kasbah served as the city's defensive stronghold for centuries.

    Synonymscitadelfortressstronghold

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