maidan

[ mahy-dahn ]

noun

1. an open area or space in or near a town, often used as a marketplace or parade ground.

maidan

/ mæˈdɑːn /

noun

1. (in Pakistan, India, etc) an open space used for meetings, sports, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of maidan¹

1615–25; < Hindi maidān < Persian < Arabic maydān

Word History and Origins

Origin of maidan¹

Urdu, from Arabic

Example Sentences

Such a diverse kind of training was not only for the spectators at the maidan.

From Realm of History

Before the Maidan revolution, Russian political refugees living in Kiev were worried about their safety.

From The Daily Beast

But a full accounting of the activities of politicians before Maidan is not in the cards for now, says Rondin.

From The Daily Beast

They met last winter during the revolution in Kiev and for months defended the Maidan square from police.

From The Daily Beast

KIEV, Ukraine — The symbol of the Ukrainian revolution, the Maidan Square, is seething with bitterness and aggression these days.

From The Daily Beast

“I was on the Maidan many times this year,” he declared proudly, making sure to lock into my eyes in the rearview mirror.

From The Daily Beast

Hilda left the road, with a trace of its red dust on the hem of her skirt, and struck out into the Maidan.

From Project Gutenberg

The coolie-track had led them into the widest part of the Maidan, where it slopes to the south, and the huts of Bowanipore.

From Project Gutenberg

His statue on the maidan gives a good idea of his commanding appearance.

From Project Gutenberg

I was standing talking to a friend looking on at a game of polo on the maidan.

From Project Gutenberg

Dawn found me on my way back to Umr Maidan to lay in a new supply of gasolene.

From Project Gutenberg