Gaza

[ gah-zuh, gaz-uh ]

noun

1. Also called Ga·za Cit·y [gah, -z, uh, , sit, -ee, gaz, -, uh]. a seaport and ancient trade route center on the Mediterranean Sea, in the Gaza Strip, adjacent to southwest Israel: occupied by Israel since 1967 and under limited Palestinian self-administration since 1994.
2. Gaza Strip ( def ).

Gaza

/ ˈɡɑːzə /

noun

1. a city in the Gaza Strip: a Philistine city in biblical times. It was under Egyptian administration from 1949 until occupied by Israel (1967). Pop: 787 000 (2005 est) Arabic nameGhazzah

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gaza¹

First recorded in 1570–80; compare Arabic ghazzah, Biblical Hebrew 'ázāh 

Example Sentences

Israeli authorities believe there are around 60 living hostages remaining in Gaza - and the bodies of dozens of others who are believed to be dead.

From BBC

Following the arrest warrants being issued on Thursday, Downing Street said the UK government respected the ICC's independence and remained focused on pushing for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

From BBC

Israel says he was killed in Gaza in July.

From BBC

Israel has insisted throughout the war that the Gaza offensive, which has killed about 44,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials, has been conducted in line with international law.

From Los Angeles Times

The two men had for over a year overseen an immensely destructive war in Gaza that has since expanded into Lebanon and the West Bank.

From Salon