Arakan
Definition
A vast historical and geographic region located on the western coast of Myanmar (formerly Burma), along the Bay of Bengal, currently corresponding to the federal Rakhine State. It sheltered a powerful independent Buddhist kingdom with its capital at Mrauk U, later integrated into Burmese territory, and in contemporary geopolitics, it represents a complex space marked by deep inter-ethnic tensions and humanitarian crises.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arakan
- Rakhine State
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular form, used historically as a macro-toponym taking standard case modifications. |
| Formation | Geographic and historical term adapted via colonial cartography from ancient regional and Indo-Aryan roots designating the coastal land. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌærəˈkæn] |
| Source | Lexicon of Asian Anthropological Studies, Sino-Tibetan Studies, and World Factbook |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Munții Arakan despart această fâșie lungă de coastă de restul câmpiilor centrale ale Myanmarului.
EN: The Arakan Mountains separate this long coastal strip from the rest of the central plains of Myanmar.
RO: Ruinele arheologice din Arakan demonstrează existența unei epoci de aur în care comerțul maritim cu India era extrem de prosper.
EN: The archaeological ruins in Arakan demonstrate the existence of a golden age during which maritime trade with India was highly prosperous.
RO: Comunitățile internaționale monitorizează evoluția drepturilor omului în regiunea Arakan din cauza conflictelor recente.
EN: International communities monitor the evolution of human rights in the Arakan region due to recent conflicts.
Idioms & Phrases
Munții Arakan / Arakan Mountains / Arakan Yoma
RO: Lanțul muntos masiv din vestul Myanmarului care formează o barieră naturală izolatoare pentru statul Rakhine.
EN: The massive mountain range in western Myanmar forming an isolating natural barrier for the Rakhine State.
Regatul independent Arakan / Kingdom of Arakan / Mrauk U Kingdom
RO: Statul suveran medieval care a controlat rutele maritime din Golful Bengal până la cucerirea birmaneză din 1784.
EN: The medieval sovereign state that controlled maritime routes in the Bay of Bengal until the Burmese conquest of 1784.
Campania din Arakan / Arakan Campaign / WWII Arakan operations
RO: Seria de bătălii militare intense desfășurate în această regiune în timpul Celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial între forțele aliate și armata japoneză.
EN: The series of intense military battles fought in this region during World War II between Allied forces and the Japanese army.
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