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Trans-Jordanian

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Trans-Jordanian
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to the former Trans-Jordan (now Jordan) or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Trans-Jordan
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The Trans-Jordanian Arab Legion, led by British officers was relatively the most effective force for its success in the battle for Old Jerusalem City despite its failure to defend other major cities and Arab population centers.
Gaza Children: Egypt's Responsibility by The Palestine Chronicle (Mountlake Terrace, WA)
However, a trans-Jordanian right-wing "nationalist" movement has begun to crystalise and is likely to undermine what the king calls the embodiment of national unity.
Coping with nationalists by Shahin, Mariam / The Middle East
Since the September accord, many so-called "likudnik" Trans-Jordanian nationalists have been making noises about the obligatory return to the West Bank and Gaza of all but 15% Jordanians of Palestinian origin.
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