Jordan

Meanings

1. 1proper nounproper

   A country in the Middle East, whose capital is Amman, lying between Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

   Grammar: Proper noun with no article: She traveled to Jordan.

   Patterns

   • travel to Jordan
   • in Jordan

   Tourists travel to Jordan to see the ancient city of Petra.

   Jordan has a long border with Saudi Arabia.

   The king of Jordan welcomed the visiting delegation.

2. 2proper nounproperreligion

   A river in the Middle East that flows south into the Dead Sea and is important in several religions.

   Grammar: Usually with the: the Jordan, or the River Jordan.

   Patterns

   • the River Jordan
   • cross the Jordan

   According to the Bible, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan.

   Pilgrims visit the River Jordan to be baptized.

   The Jordan flows into the Dead Sea.

3. 3proper nounproper

   A first name or surname, used for both men and women.

   Grammar: Used for people, often alone or as a given name: Jordan is my cousin.

   Patterns

   • Jordan is someone

   Jordan arrived early for the meeting.

   My friend Jordan plays the cello.

   The team captain, Jordan, gave a short speech.

Common combinations

the Kingdom of Jordan

The Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy.

the River Jordan

He stood on the bank of the River Jordan.

the Jordan Valley

The Jordan Valley is one of the lowest places on Earth.

Amman, Jordan

She was born in Amman, Jordan.

visit Jordan

Many travelers visit Jordan each spring.

Word family

Jordanian adjective

relating to Jordan or its people

Jordanian noun

a person from Jordan

Transjordan proper noun

the historical name for the area east of the Jordan River

Commonly confused: Jordan or Jordan almonds?

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