Ra·bat (r -bät , rä-) The capital of Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Casablanca. Settled in ancient times, it became a Muslim fortress c. 700. It is a minor port and has textile industries. Population: 1,620,000. |
ra·bat (r b , r-bt)n. A piece of cloth fitted to the collar and covering the shirt front, worn chiefly by Roman Catholic and Anglican clergy. [French, from Old French; see rebato.] |
Rabat [rəˈbɑːt]
n
(Placename) the capital of Morocco, in the northwest on the Atlantic coast, served by the port of Salé: became a military centre in the 12th century and a Corsair republic in the 17th century. Pop. (with Salé): 1 386 000 (1994 est.)
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| Noun | 1. |  Rabat - the capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coastAl-Magrib, Kingdom of Morocco, Maroc, Marruecos, Morocco - a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956 |
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