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 Word Forms

• Qa·tar·i adjective noun

Example Sentences

Boupendza began his career in his homeland with CF Mounana and went on to have spells with sides in France, Portugal, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States.

From BBC

But countries like Qatar, which hosts the biggest US airbase, might not agree to help it attack Iran, fearing retaliation.

From BBC

The Palestinian group said it accepted only the plan put forward by the two other mediators, Qatar and Egypt, for a 50-day truce.

From BBC

International airlines such as Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines have been offering luxury experiences for much longer, said Savanthi Syth, managing director of global airlines and advanced air mobility at financial services company Raymond James.

From Los Angeles Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced an investigation into possible links between his aides and Qatar as a "witch hunt", after he gave testimony to police.

From BBC