Aden

¹

[ ahd-n, eyd-n ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the economic capital of the Republic of Yemen, in the southern part: formerly the center of a British colony.
2. Colony of Aden, a former British colony on the Gulf of Aden and a member of the former Federation of South Arabia. 75 sq. mi. (194 sq. km). Also called State of Aden.
3. Protectorate of Aden, former name, until 1962, of the former Protectorate of South Arabia.
4. Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Arabian Sea between Arabia and the eastern tip of Africa.

aden-

²

1. variant of adeno- before a vowel:

   adenitis.

Aden

/ ˈeɪdən /

noun

1. the main port and commercial capital of Yemen, on the N coast of the Gulf of Aden , an arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea: capital of South Yemen until 1990: formerly an important port of call on shipping routes to the East. Pop: 584 000 (2005 est)
2. a former British colony and protectorate on the S coast of the Arabian Peninsula: became part of South Yemen in 1967, now part of Yemen. Area: 195 sq km (75 sq miles)

Aden

1. Capital and chief port of Yemen , located on the Gulf of Aden, near the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern entrance of the Red Sea .

Notes

Its strategic location and excellent harbor have made Aden an important trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times, as well as a coveted conquest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aden¹

First recorded in 1640–60; from Arabic ʿAdin, ʿAdan, perhaps ultimately from Akkadian edin(n)u “plain,” from Sumerian eden “plain, steppe”; Eden ¹( def )

Example Sentences

In June, at least 56 Somali and Ethiopian migrants died and 140 others were reported missing after a boat from Somalia capsized in the Gulf of Aden, off Yemen’s south coast.

From BBC

It's not often that Aden Durde has time to stop and reflect on the "crazy" trail he's blazing through the NFL.

From BBC

The Houthis have repeatedly targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, sinking two vessels, seizing another and causing the deaths of at least four crew members.

From BBC

Lincoln running back Aden Jackson gained 88 of his game-high 140 yards rushing in the first half and had a two-yard touchdown run.

From Los Angeles Times

Announcing the decision, Sheriff Eric Aden said the the investigation concluded that Fortson "did not make any hostile, attacking movements" and Mr Duran's "use of deadly force was not objectively reasonable".

From BBC