Katar

[ kah-tahr, kuh-tahr ]
/ ˈkɑ tɑr, kəˈtɑr /

noun

Qatar.

Definition for katar (2 of 2)

Qatar

or Ka·tar

[ kah-tahr, kuh-tahr ]
/ ˈkɑ tɑr, kəˈtɑr /

noun

an independent emirate on the Persian Gulf; under British protection until 1971. 8500 sq. mi. (22,000 sq. km). Capital: Doha.

OTHER WORDS FROM Qatar

Qa·tar·i, adjective, noun

Example sentences from the Web for katar

  • Katar was very glad to see the child, who was now four years old.

    Indian Fairy Tales |Anonymous

  • A Khanji keeps a khan (an inn), just as an Arabaji drives an araba (a carriage), or a Katarji a katar (a mule).

    The Cradle of Mankind |W.A. Wigram

  • Now,” said Katar, “twist your left ear, and you will see what a beautiful young prince you will become.

    Indian Fairy Tales |Anonymous

  • Then he put on his splendid clothes, saddled and bridled Katar, got on his back with his sword and gun, and rode off to hunt.

    Indian Fairy Tales |Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for katar (1 of 2)

Katar
/ (kæˈtɑː) /

noun

a variant spelling of Qatar

British Dictionary definitions for katar (2 of 2)

Qatar

Katar

/ (kæˈtɑː) /

noun

a state in E Arabia, occupying a peninsula in the Persian Gulf: under Persian rule until the 19th century; became a British protectorate in 1916; declared independence in 1971; exports petroleum and natural gas. Official language: Arabic. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: Doha. Pop: 2 042 444 (2013 est). Area: about 11 000 sq km (4250 sq miles)

Cultural definitions for katar

Qatar
[ (kah-tahr, kuh-tahr) ]

Kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula, located on a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf, bordered to the south by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

notes for Qatar

Qatar was a British protectorate from 1916 to 1971.

notes for Qatar

It has successfully exploited its oil reserves since 1949.