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IPA transcription: [beɪ'ɹut]

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Noun

  • capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean

Usage examples

  • He lived in Beirut, Lebanon, for six years.
  • In Beirut's southern suburbs however, where fighting also raged, Hizballah was much more successful.
  • Apart from the international airport, the Port of Beirut is another port of entry.
  • It lies just north of the main Beirut-Damascus highway, which bisects the valley.
  • Bellamy is a member of the Board of the American University of Beirut.
  • He also had a small stint with Lebanese Basketball League powerhouse Sagesse Club Beirut.
  • Beirut is known to be the most religiously diverse city in the Middle East.
  • Soon after that she returned to Beirut and began making films.
  • Beirut Baptist School consists of three buildings.