hejaz: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (C2/Proficiency)Formal, Academic, Historical, Geographical
Quick answer
What does “hejaz” mean?
A region in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Red Sea.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A region in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Red Sea.
The historical and cultural region in western Saudi Arabia, containing the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina. It is the birthplace of Islam and historically a major trade and pilgrimage corridor.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or spelling. Both varieties treat it as a proper noun with an initial capital.
Connotations
Historical, religious, geographical. Carries the same connotations in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, confined to specific academic or historical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “hejaz” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] (as subject/object of geographical/historical discussion)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hejaz” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- Hejazi culture is distinct.
- The Hejazi coastline.
American English
- Hejazi architecture.
- A Hejazi dialect.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used, except in rare contexts like historical trade discussions.
Academic
Common in history, religious studies, geography, and Middle Eastern studies papers.
Everyday
Extremely rare. Only used by individuals with specific interest/knowledge in the region.
Technical
Used in historical, archaeological, and geographical texts and maps.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hejaz”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “hejaz”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hejaz”
- Misspelling as "Hejazz", "Hegaz".
- Using lowercase ('hejaz').
- Confusing it with a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency proper noun used mainly in academic, historical, or geographical contexts related to the Middle East and Islam.
Common pronunciations are /hɛˈdʒɑːz/ (heh-JAHZ) and /hiːˈdʒæz/ (hee-JAZ). The first syllable rhymes with 'bed' or 'see', and the emphasis is on the second syllable.
Yes, the derived adjective is 'Hejazi' (e.g., Hejazi architecture, Hejawi dialect).
They are different transliterations of the same Arabic word (الـحِجَاز). 'Hejaz' is a common romanization in English, while 'Hijaz' reflects a more modern/academic transliteration system. They refer to the same place.
A region in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Red Sea.
Hejaz is usually formal, academic, historical, geographical in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None (proper noun)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: "HE Journeyed AZimuth" – the direction (azimuth) pilgrims historically journeyed to the holy cities in the Hejaz.
Conceptual Metaphor
A CORRIDOR OF FAITH (pathway for pilgrims), A CRADLE (birthplace of Islam).
Practice
Quiz
What is the Hejaz best known for?