Amman

geographical name

Am·​man ä-ˈmän How to pronounce Amman (audio)
a-,
-ˈman
variants or ancient Philadelphia or biblical Rabbah Ammon or Rabbath Ammon
city and capital of Jordan northeast of the Dead Sea population 627,505

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“Amman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amman. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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