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Senegal

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Name — A country in West Africa, officially the Republic of Senegal.

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Etymology

Possibly from a Portuguese transliteration of the Zenaga people's name, or from Serer words meaning "body of water."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Senegal” mean?

The word “Senegal” means a country in West Africa, officially the Republic of Senegal.

How do you pronounce “Senegal”?

“Senegal” is pronounced sehn-ih-GAWL (/ˌsɛn.ɪˈɡɔːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Senegal” in a sentence?

Here is “Senegal” used in a sentence: “They traveled through Senegal on their trip across West Africa.”

What part of speech is “Senegal”?

“Senegal” is a name.

Where does the word “Senegal” come from?

The word “Senegal” comes from Portuguese. Possibly from a Portuguese transliteration of the Zenaga people's name, or from Serer words meaning "body of water.".

Is “Senegal” a common word?

“Senegal” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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