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Arafat

Noun

1. A former chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian leader and revolutionary.

Example sentence: Yasser Arafat played a key role in the negotiations for Palestinian self-rule.

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2. A scarf traditionally worn by Palestinian men as a symbol of Palestine.

Example sentence: He proudly displayed his Arafat while participating in the protest.

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3. An Islamic pilgrimage site located in Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. Arafat is a significant part of Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage.

Example sentence: Pilgrims gather on the plains of Arafat during Hajj to pray and seek forgiveness.

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4. The name "Arafat" can also be a given name, especially in some Arabic-speaking countries.

Example sentence: Arafat greeted his friends with a warm smile.

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