rabat

¹

[ rab-ee, ruh-bat ]

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. a sleeveless, backless, vestlike garment extending to the waist, worn by a cleric beneath the clerical collar, especially in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.

rabat

²

[ rab-uht ]

noun

1. a piece of unglazed and imperfectly fired pottery, used for polishing hard surfaces.

Rabat

³

[ rah-baht, ruh- ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Morocco, in the NW part.

Rabat

/ rəˈbɑːt /

noun

1. the capital of Morocco, in the northwest on the Atlantic coast, served by the port of Salé: became a military centre in the 12th century and a Corsair republic in the 17th century. Pop: 673 000 (2003)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabat¹

From Middle French, dating back to 1860–65; rebate ¹

Origin of rabat²

< French, Middle French. See rebate ¹

Example Sentences

America recognised Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara in exchange for Rabat signing the Abraham Accords and thereby recognising Israel.

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Analysts say France's decision to back Morocco's claim is an attempt to repair relations between the two nations, which had soured after Rabat was accused of attempting to spy on President Macron and France tightened visa restrictions for visiting Moroccan nationals.

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His comments on Tuesday in Rabat echo surprise remarks he first made in July.

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The Diamond League season continues with the fourth of 15 meetings scheduled this year in Rabat, Morocco on 19 May.

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Abdelmajid El Wardi cultivates cotton and wheat, as well as rearing sheep and goats, on his land to the east of Ain Aouda, near the capital, Rabat.

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