Qatar

or Ka·tar

[ kah-tahr, kuh-tahr, kuh-ter; Arabic khah-tahr ]

noun

1. an independent emirate on the Persian Gulf; under British protection until 1971. 8,500 sq. mi. (22,000 sq. km). : Doha.

Qatar

/ kæˈtɑː /

noun

1. a state in E Arabia, occupying a peninsula in the Persian Gulf: under Persian rule until the 19th century; became a British protectorate in 1916; declared independence in 1971; exports petroleum and natural gas. Official language: Arabic. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: Doha. Pop: 2 042 444 (2013 est). Area: about 11 000 sq km (4250 sq miles)

Qatar

1. Kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula, located on a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf , bordered to the south by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates .

Notes

Qatar was a British protectorate from 1916 to 1971.

It has successfully exploited its oil reserves since 1949.

Other Words From

• Qa·tar·i adjective noun

Example Sentences

Qualifying for the 2022 World Cup was a significant achievement for Wales, but at the tournament in Qatar they were desperately disappointing as they were knocked out in the first round.

From BBC

Qatar has hosted Hamas’s political bureau since 2012 and played a key role in facilitating indirect negotiations between the group and Israel.

From BBC

Despite reports that Qatar ordered Hamas officials to leave the country, they have not done so, according to Qatari officials, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to make statements to the media.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, efforts to reach a ceasefire have stalled, with Qatar suspending its work as a mediator until Hamas and Israel "show their willingness" to negotiate.

From BBC

Whether it pays off may depend on whether Qatar, so long a reliable ally, decides to go along with it.

From BBC