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Mombasa

Mombasa (name) means a large coastal city in Kenya, the country's second-largest. Example: “They took the overnight train from Nairobi to Mombasa.”

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A large coastal city in Kenya, the country's second-largest.
"They took the overnight train from Nairobi to Mombasa."
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Etymology

From Swahili Mombasa.

Origin: Swahili

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mombasa” mean?

The word “Mombasa” means a large coastal city in Kenya, the country's second-largest.

How do you use “Mombasa” in a sentence?

Here is “Mombasa” used in a sentence: “They took the overnight train from Nairobi to Mombasa.”

What part of speech is “Mombasa”?

“Mombasa” is a name.

Where does the word “Mombasa” come from?

The word “Mombasa” comes from Swahili.

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