Mideast Definition

mideast
noun
  1. the area around the eastern Mediterranean; from Turkey to northern Africa and eastward to Iran; the site of such ancient civilizations as Phoenicia and Babylon and Egypt and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity and Islam; had continuous economic and political turmoil in the 20th century; "the Middle East is the cradle of Western civilization"

"Mideast" in song lyrics

See how mideast is used in real songs:

  • "pillar paper cia mideast"
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  • "map for mideast"
    AOL — AOL
  • "photos of news in mideast"
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Usage tips for "mideast"

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