Cairene

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adjective

Cai·​rene ˈkīˌrēn How to pronounce Cairene (audio)
: of or relating to Cairo, Egypt

Cairene

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or resident of Cairo, especially Cairo, Egypt

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Cairo, Egypt + English -ene (as in Nazarene)

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“Cairo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cairo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Cairo

geographical name

Cai·​ro ˈkī-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce Cairo (audio)
city on the Nile River in northern Egypt; the nation's capital population 7,786,640

Note: Cairo grew from its roots in the 7th century to become the largest city in Africa, Europe, and Asia Minor in the first half of the 14th century.

Cairene
kī-ˈrēn How to pronounce Cairo (audio)
adjective or noun

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