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Durban
DUR-buhn
Durban (name) means a major port city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Example: “They spent their honeymoon on the beaches of Durban.”
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A major port city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
"Another ANC splinter party, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK), led by former President Jacob Zuma appears to be on course to do well in KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern coastal province where Durban is located."
— Sarah Dean and David McKenzie, First results in South Africa’s election suggest it is heading for biggest political shift since apartheid (2024)
"They spent their honeymoon on the beaches of Durban."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Durbans
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Etymology
Named after Benjamin D'Urban, from French d'Urbain, ultimately from Latin Urbanus.
Rhymes for Durban
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What does “Durban” mean?
The word “Durban” means a major port city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
How do you pronounce “Durban”?
“Durban” is pronounced DUR-buhn (/ˈdɝ.bən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Durban” in a sentence?
Here is “Durban” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on the beaches of Durban.”
What part of speech is “Durban”?
“Durban” is a name.
Where does the word “Durban” come from?
The word “Durban” comes from Latin. Named after Benjamin D'Urban, from French d'Urbain, ultimately from Latin Urbanus.
Is “Durban” a common word?
“Durban” is an uncommon word in modern English.
