Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dunam
noun
ˈduːnəm
Definition
A unit of area equal to 1,000 square meters, often used in land measurement, particularly in the Middle East.
Examples
- The farm spans over 50 dunams of fertile land.
- In Palestine, a dunam often measures agricultural plots.
- He purchased a dunam near the coast for development.
Meaning
The term ‘dunam’ is commonly used to refer to a specific measurement of land area. It can also indicate local agricultural practices and land ownership.
Synonyms
- hectare
- acre
- land unit
