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Suakin

Meaning of "Suakin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUAKIN

ˈsuːɑːkɪn


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUAKIN

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Suakin is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SUAKIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Suakin

Suakin or Sawakin is a port in north-eastern Sudan, on the west coast of the Red Sea. Suakin was the height of medieval luxury on the Red Sea. In 1983 it had a population of 18,030 and the 2009 estimate is 43, 337. It was formerly the region's chief port, but is now secondary to Port Sudan, about 30 miles north. The old city built of coral is in ruins. Ferries run daily from Suakin to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

Definition of Suakin in the English dictionary

The definition of Suakin in the dictionary is a port in the NE Sudan, on the Red Sea: formerly the chief port of the African Red Sea; now obstructed by a coral reef. Pop: reliable recent estimates are not available.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUAKIN

calkin · Deakin · firkin · gherkin · interleukin · jerkin · Larkin · malkin · mawkin · merkin · morkin · parkin · perkin · work-in · Wrekin

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUAKIN

Styria · Styrofoam · styte · Styx · SU · Su-chou

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUAKIN

akin · byrlakin · canakin · dunnakin · Hodgkin · kin · manakin · munchkin · napkin · oilskin · Pekin · pumpkin · Pushkin · Rankin · sheepskin · skin · slammakin · snakeskin · takin · unakin

Synonyms and antonyms of Suakin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Suakin» into 25 languages

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Suakin
1,325 millions of speakers
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Suakin
570 millions of speakers
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English

Suakin
510 millions of speakers
hi

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Suakin
380 millions of speakers
ar

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سواكن
280 millions of speakers
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Suakin
278 millions of speakers
pt

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Suaquém
270 millions of speakers
bn

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Suakin
260 millions of speakers
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Suakin
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Suakin
190 millions of speakers
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Suakin
180 millions of speakers
ja

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Suakin
130 millions of speakers
ko

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Suakin
85 millions of speakers
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Suakin
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Suakin
80 millions of speakers
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Suakin
75 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Marathi

सुकिन
75 millions of speakers
tr

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Suakin
70 millions of speakers
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Suakin
65 millions of speakers
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Suakin
50 millions of speakers
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Suakin
40 millions of speakers
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Suakin
30 millions of speakers
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Suakin
15 millions of speakers
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Suakin
14 millions of speakers
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Suakin
10 millions of speakers
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Suakin
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUAKIN»

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1
Suakin, 1885; Being a Sketch of the Campaign of This Year
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1886 Original Publisher: K. Paul, Trench
Ernest Gambier Parry, 2009
2
Sudan
Next to the causeway leading to Suakin Island is the Mistero Seafood Restaurant, where the catch of the day is grilled and served up with bread and a bit of salad. It really gets going later in the day, so if you're hungry at lunchtime, your best ...
Paul Clammer, 2009
3
Historical Dictionary of the Sudan
The immediate hinterland was occupied by the Blemmyes from the very earliest times. In the Christian era Suakin's strategic location also attracted both Axumites from Ethiopia and their Sabaen relatives from Yemen. The main part of the town ...
Robert S. Kramer, Richard Andrew Lobban, Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, 2013
4
The Battle of Tofrek: Fought Near Suakin, March 22, 1885, ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
William Galloway, 2010
5
Comparative Vocabularies of the Languages Spoken at Suakin: ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Sir Charles Moore Watson, 2011
6
Historical Discord in the Nile Valley
Its link with the Sudan thereby became an advantage to Suakin, and the town's position was enhanced even further when in November 1865 the 'Aziziyya Misriyya Steamship Company, which sailed from Suez to Jedda and back, called at ...
Gabriel Warburg, 1992
7
Starvation and the State: Famine, Slavery, and Power in ...
Intelligence Department, Egyptian Army, Staff Diary and Intelligence Report, Suakin, no. 105 (April 2 to 15, 1890), SAD. Intelligence Department, Egyptian Army, Staff Diary and Intelligence Report, Suakin, no. 110 (June 10 to 23,1890), SAD.
Steven Serels, 2013
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The India Directory, Or, Directions for Sailing to and from ...
Suakin Core. Suakin Town. Ulgafi' Town. Commencement of the Inner Channel. From Ras Assease the coast runs N. 53° W. (true) 14- miles to a projecting point of the coast, and from thence N. W. by W. 11; miles to Ras Mncdum. The land all ...
‎1841
9
Becoming Plural: A Tale of Two Sudans
of the Tihamah coast, however, survive and they still plough the Red Sea. The fate of Suakin has not been much different from its neighbour across the Red Sea . For a place of such romance – apart from the inconvenient truth of its ...
10
Far in the Waste Sudan: On Assignment in Africa
On Assignment in Africa Nicholas Coghlan. Suakin: an ancient port that lies at the exact point where the seasonal southerly winds give out — and was thus the furthest point up the Red Sea that the sailing dhows of old could comfortably reach.
Nicholas Coghlan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUAKIN»

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Artists makeover historic Australian Navy fuel tank in Mosman to …
The tank is accessed via Georges Heights oval carpark on Suakin Drive and then walk along Dominion Crescent. Details: mosmanartgallery.org.au. The Sydney ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jan 15»
2
Sudán, tierra de contradicciones
Así se ve reflejado en Suakin, Sudán. Un flujo de caminantes sin retorno, con un pasado olvidado, forzados al exilio por las sequías. Caminantes que perdieron ... «El País.com, Oct 14»
3
Sudan to Increase Hajj Haddi Exports to Saudi Arabia
Head of the Suakin Quarry praised the role played by the federal ministry of livestock, confirming Suakin Quarry's commitment to upholding international ... «Sudan Vision, Aug 14»
4
Renovated Ottoman-era sites open in Sudan's Suakin
The $9-million renovation project included a massive facelift for Suakin's Al-Hanafi Mosque, Al-Shafei Mosque and an old customs building, all of which date to ... «www.worldbulletin.net, Jun 14»
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Sudan'da Osmanlı Eserleri Restorasyonu
Liman şehri Suakin'deki Hanefi-Şafii Mescidi ve Gümrük Kurulu Binası tarihi eserlerinin açılışına, Türkiye'nin Hartum Büyükelçisi Cemalettin Aydın'ın yanı sıra ... «Haberler, Jun 14»
6
New military super arrangements
These new arrangements form an important part of the Government's plan to provide flexible working conditions for all ADF members under Project Suakin, the ... «Australian Department of Defence, May 14»
7
Ancient Oromo History
... elephants were trained before being transported to Ptolemais Theron (present day Suakin, 50 km in the south of Port Sudan) and then further on to Alexandria. «Mareeg Media, Apr 14»
8
Somaliland: Brief History of British Somaliland Protectorate
They secured much of the coastline landing mainly at the Sudanese port of Suakin. Centuries old mapThis British military presence would help cement official ... «Somaliland Sun, Apr 14»
9
Sudan vets seize ewes 'disguised as rams'
Vets in Suakin port on the Red Sea coast were examining a flock of 1,000 before shipping them off for sale in Saudi Arabia when they noticed one sheep ... «BBC News, Feb 14»
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Sudan Hosts First-Ever Film Festival
The short film, set in the city of Suakin, is said to capture the complex history of the city and display a resilience rooted in determination and competitiveness. «Enough Project, Jan 14»
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