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Namibia
nuh-MIH-bee-uh
Namibia (name) means a country in southern Africa; capital Windhoek. Example: “Namibia is famous for the vast red dunes of the Namib Desert.”
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A country in southern Africa; capital Windhoek.
"Namibia is famous for the vast red dunes of the Namib Desert."
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Etymology
From "Namib" (the desert, from Khoekhoe namib) plus the country suffix "-ia."
Rhymes for Namibia
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What does “Namibia” mean?
The word “Namibia” means a country in southern Africa; capital Windhoek.
How do you pronounce “Namibia”?
“Namibia” is pronounced nuh-MIH-bee-uh (/nəˈmɪbi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Namibia” in a sentence?
Here is “Namibia” used in a sentence: “Namibia is famous for the vast red dunes of the Namib Desert.”
What part of speech is “Namibia”?
“Namibia” is a name.
Is “Namibia” a common word?
“Namibia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
