noun
Uncommon
Rwanda
roo-AN-duh
Rwanda (noun) means a landlocked country in East Africa, known for its mountainous landscape and rapid post-1994 recovery and development. Example: “Rwanda has become known for its cleanliness initiatives and conservation efforts.”
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A landlocked country in East Africa, known for its mountainous landscape and rapid post-1994 recovery and development.
"Rwanda has become known for its cleanliness initiatives and conservation efforts."
How to use Rwanda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small East African nation, capital Kigali, widely known both for the tragic 1994 genocide and for its notable recovery since.
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Etymology
From the Rwanda-Rundi phrase "u Rwanda," ultimately linked to a verb meaning "to expand."
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What does “Rwanda” mean?
The word “Rwanda” means a landlocked country in East Africa, known for its mountainous landscape and rapid post-1994 recovery and development. In plain terms, a small East African nation, capital Kigali, widely known both for the tragic 1994 genocide and for its notable recovery since.
How do you pronounce “Rwanda”?
“Rwanda” is pronounced roo-AN-duh (/ɹuˈɑndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rwanda” in a sentence?
Here is “Rwanda” used in a sentence: “Rwanda has become known for its cleanliness initiatives and conservation efforts.”
What part of speech is “Rwanda”?
“Rwanda” is a noun.
Is “Rwanda” a common word?
“Rwanda” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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