Definitions

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  • proper noun historical Bitola in Macedonia.

Etymologies

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From Turkish Manastır ("monastery").

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Examples

  • The film was shot in Monastir, Tunisia, for $4m, with financing from George Harrison's HandMade Films company, and each of the Pythons plays at least three roles.

    Life of Brian: No 10 Killian Fox 2010

  • This is especially true in Monastir, which is a stronghold of Greek influence.

    The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913 Third Edition Jacob Gould Schurman 1898

  • Or, walk to Monastir, which is only two and a half miles away (though a bus ride or private car would be faster and easier).

    Luxist 2009

  • Or, walk to Monastir, which is only two and a half miles away (though a bus ride or private car would be faster and easier).

    Luxist 2009

  • On arrival, we took up positions opposite the Monastir Pass on the border between Greece and

    The Greek Campaign 2010

  • Mahmoud, a student from Monastir, a city on the north-east coast of the country, said: As far as I'm concerned, we didn't even know that Al Aridha existed before.

    Tunisian elections: Al Aridha Chaabia party has some seats revoked 2011

  • Thomas Cook AG said Saturday it had organized eight flights leaving Monastir and Djerba for Germany.

    Tourists in Tunisia Head Home Terence Roth 2011

  • On the street: Melanie Benna, a British ex-pat who runs an estate agency thetunisianhouse.co.uk in Monastir and blogs about expat life at nomarmiteintunisia.co.uk, said: The atmosphere is one of uncertainty, but unless you go to a march or sit-in, it is life as normal.

    The Middle East: to go or not to go? 2011

  • A fire Saturday at a prison in the Mediterranean coastal resort of Monastir killed 42 people, coroner Tarek Mghirbi told The Associated Press.

    Tunisia hit with looting as new leader sworn in 2011

  • A fire Saturday at a prison in the Mediterranean coastal resort of Monastir killed 42 people, coroner Tarek Mghirbi told The Associated Press.

    Tunisia hit with looting as new leader sworn in 2011

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