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Macau
muh-KOW
Macau (name) means a special administrative region of China on the southern coast, formerly a Portuguese colony and known for gambling and tourism. Example: “Macau is often called the Las Vegas of Asia.”
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A special administrative region of China on the southern coast, formerly a Portuguese colony and known for gambling and tourism.
"Macau is often called the Las Vegas of Asia."
"Within 20 years, Macau had become an international city and one of the richest places on earth, thanks to investment in the cargoes shipped through the port."
— Shann Davies, Macau (1990)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese Macau, which comes from Hokkien; see Portuguese Macau for more information.
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What does “Macau” mean?
The word “Macau” means a special administrative region of China on the southern coast, formerly a Portuguese colony and known for gambling and tourism.
How do you pronounce “Macau”?
“Macau” is pronounced muh-KOW (/məˈkaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macau” in a sentence?
Here is “Macau” used in a sentence: “Macau is often called the Las Vegas of Asia.”
What part of speech is “Macau”?
“Macau” is a name.
Is “Macau” a common word?
“Macau” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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