What is another word for sinai?

7 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ sˈa͡ɪna͡ɪ], [ sˈa‍ɪna‍ɪ], [ s_ˈaɪ_n_aɪ]

Sinai is a word that is primarily associated with the Sinai Peninsula, a land bridge located in the northeast of Egypt that connects Asia and Africa. The word originated from the Hebrew word 'Sina' meaning thorn bush, and has several synonyms that can be used to describe its geographical location. A few of those synonyms include Jebel Musa, which is Arabic for Mountain of Moses, a mountain located near the traditional site where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. The term simply, "the peninsula" is also often used to describe the Sinai Peninsula. Finally, the Sinai Desert is used to describe the largely barren and arid landscape that dominates the area.

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Sinai is a large, very rugged, and mountainous region on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea. The mountainous region is located in Egypt, and extends into the Sudan and Palestine. The area is about the size of Kentucky, and is dotted with inaccessible mountain ranges and large volcanic bodies, many of which are still active.

The area is very rich in natural resources, including oil and gas, water, gold, and silver. Mining has been a major presence in Sinai since ancient times, and is still a major industry in the region.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Sina.

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