مَدِينَةٌ

A city; synonym مِصْرٌ: (S, K:) so called because had, or held, in possession, or under authority. (S, * TA.) [See also article مدن.]

أَنَا ابْنُ مَدِينَتِهَا means I am he who is acquainted with it; (IAar, T, * M, * K;) like ابن بَجْدَتِهَا [q. v.]. (IAar, T.)