Medina vs. Casbah

Medina vs. Casbah — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Medina and Casbah

Medinanoun

The traditional, older or non-European area of a North African town.

Although Hicham usually worked in the new town, he still lived in the medina.

Casbahnoun

The fortress in a city in North Africa or the Middle East.

Medinanoun

a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam

Casbahnoun

The medina, the older part of a city in North Africa or the Middle East.

Medinanoun

the ancient quarter of many cities in northern Africa

Casbahnoun

an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located

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