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Mogadishu

mo-guh-DEE-shoo

Mogadishu (name) means the capital and largest city of Somalia, on the country's Indian Ocean coast. Example: “Mogadishu has been rebuilding steadily after decades of conflict.”

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The capital and largest city of Somalia, on the country's Indian Ocean coast.

"Mogadishu has been rebuilding steadily after decades of conflict."

How to use Mogadishu

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In plain EnglishThe main city and seat of government of Somalia.

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Etymology

From Arabic Maqadishu, itself derived from an earlier local name for the coastal settlement.

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Mogadishu” mean?

The word “Mogadishu” means the capital and largest city of Somalia, on the country's Indian Ocean coast. In plain terms, the main city and seat of government of Somalia.

How do you pronounce “Mogadishu”?

“Mogadishu” is pronounced mo-guh-DEE-shoo (/ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mogadishu” in a sentence?

Here is “Mogadishu” used in a sentence: “Mogadishu has been rebuilding steadily after decades of conflict.”

What part of speech is “Mogadishu”?

“Mogadishu” is a name.

Where does the word “Mogadishu” come from?

The word “Mogadishu” comes from Arabic. From Arabic Maqadishu, itself derived from an earlier local name for the coastal settlement.

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