This is the 5406th most frequent Arabic word.
خليج
"Gulf" (a large bay or coastal indentation).
Here, "خليج" refers to a specific geographical area known as the Arabian Gulf.
يُعتبر الخليج العربي من أبرز المناطق الغنية بالنفط.
The Arabian Gulf is considered one of the most prominent oil-rich regions.
In this context, "خليج" denotes a gulf as a body of water near a city.
توجد مدينة جميلة تقع على ضفاف الخليج.
There is a beautiful city located on the shores of the gulf.
This usage describes "خليج" in terms of its general geological definition.