Etymology
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Qatar

peninsula-state in the Persian Gulf, probably from Arabic katran "tar, resin," in reference to petroleum. The Romans knew it as Catara. Related: Qatari.

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Definitions of Qatar

Qatar (n.)
an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil;
Synonyms: State of Qatar / Katar / State of Katar
Qatar (n.)
a peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf;
Synonyms: Qatar Peninsula / Katar / Katar Peninsula
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