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Darfur
dahr-FOORR
Darfur (name) means a region in western Sudan, home to the Fur people and the site of a major humanitarian crisis in the early 2000s. Example: “International aid groups worked for years to address the conflict in Darfur.”
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A region in western Sudan, home to the Fur people and the site of a major humanitarian crisis in the early 2000s.
"Then, a targeted effort to resolve the Darfur conflict would be crucial, especially given that, of late, there are small signs of hope there."
— John H. McWhorter, Hating Whitey Worldwide (2003)
"International aid groups worked for years to address the conflict in Darfur."
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Etymology
From Arabic دار فور (Dār Fūr), meaning "land of the Fur."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Darfur” mean?
The word “Darfur” means a region in western Sudan, home to the Fur people and the site of a major humanitarian crisis in the early 2000s.
How do you pronounce “Darfur”?
“Darfur” is pronounced dahr-FOORR (/dɑːɹˈfʊəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Darfur” in a sentence?
Here is “Darfur” used in a sentence: “International aid groups worked for years to address the conflict in Darfur.”
What part of speech is “Darfur”?
“Darfur” is a name.
Where does the word “Darfur” come from?
The word “Darfur” comes from Arabic. From Arabic دار فور (Dār Fūr), meaning "land of the Fur.".
Is “Darfur” a common word?
“Darfur” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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