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Mozambique
moh-zam-BEEK
Mozambique (name) means a country on the southeastern coast of Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, with its capital at Maputo. Example: “Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975.”
name
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A country on the southeastern coast of Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, with its capital at Maputo.
"Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975."
noun
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A type of lightweight dress fabric, named after the country.
"The dressmaker kept a bolt of mozambique for summer gowns."
How to use Mozambique
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in southern Africa; less commonly, a kind of dress material.
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- mozambiques
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Etymology
From Portuguese Moçambique, derived from the name of a local sultan, Mussa Bin Bique, whose island became the namesake of the whole country.
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What does “Mozambique” mean?
The word “Mozambique” means a country on the southeastern coast of Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, with its capital at Maputo. In plain terms, a country in southern Africa; less commonly, a kind of dress material.
How do you pronounce “Mozambique”?
“Mozambique” is pronounced moh-zam-BEEK (/ˌmoʊzæmˈbik/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mozambique” in a sentence?
Here is “Mozambique” used in a sentence: “Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975.”
What part of speech is “Mozambique”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mozambique” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Mozambique” come from?
The word “Mozambique” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese Moçambique, derived from the name of a local sultan, Mussa Bin Bique, whose island became the namesake of the whole country.
Is “Mozambique” a common word?
“Mozambique” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mozambique” have?
“Mozambique” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a country on the southeastern coast of Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, with its capital at Maputo.
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