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Middle Eastern

British

adjective

of or relating to the Middle East or its inhabitants

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Example Sentences

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Thousands of people have been killed in Iran, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries, according to officials in these nations.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

This variant is relatively common, found in about 40% of people of European descent and 38% of people with Middle Eastern ancestry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran cut off direct communication with the U.S. following that post, The Wall Street Journal reported External link, citing Middle Eastern officials.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The team at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute has a base case that sees a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz occur relatively soon, as well as limited damage to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Luma came upon a small Middle Eastern market called Talars.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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