Mawrid (Arabic: مَوْرِد) is a term with multiple meanings, primarily rooted in the Arabic language, and also refers to a specific geographic location and a well-known dictionary series.
Etymology and Linguistic Meaning
In Arabic, mawrid (مَوْرِد) is a noun derived from the triliteral root و-ر-د (W-R-D), which historically relates to the act of arriving at a watering place or a destination to fetch water. The word generally translates to "source," "resource," "watering place," "place of arrival," or "origin." Its plural form is mawārid (مَوَارِد). In modern usage, it is commonly used to mean "resource" (e.g., natural resources, economic resources).
Geographic Location
Mawrid (Arabic: مورد) is a settlement in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Wadi Asimah valley, at coordinates 25°25′57″N 56°6′54″E, at an elevation of approximately 458 meters (1,503 feet).
Al-Mawrid Dictionary
"Al-Mawrid" is the name of a prominent series of Arabic-English and English-Arabic dictionaries. The most notable editions include:
- Al-Mawrid: A Modern English-Arabic Dictionary by Munir Baalbaki (published by Dar El-Ilm Lil-Malayen).
- Al-Mawrid: A Modern Arabic-English Dictionary by Dr. Rohi Baalbaki, containing over 50,000 entries and widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative Arabic-English bilingual dictionaries.
Al-Mawrid Foundation
Al-Mawrid also refers to a foundation for Islamic research and education (Al-Mawrid Global), which engages in scholarly work and publishes materials related to Islamic studies.
