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Senegal
sehn-ih-GAWL
Senegal (name) means a country in West Africa, officially the Republic of Senegal. Example: “They traveled through Senegal on their trip across West Africa.”
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A country in West Africa, officially the Republic of Senegal.
"They traveled through Senegal on their trip across West Africa."
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Etymology
Possibly from a Portuguese transliteration of the Zenaga people's name, or from Serer words meaning "body of water."
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What does “Senegal” mean?
The word “Senegal” means a country in West Africa, officially the Republic of Senegal.
How do you pronounce “Senegal”?
“Senegal” is pronounced sehn-ih-GAWL (/ˌsɛn.ɪˈɡɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Senegal” in a sentence?
Here is “Senegal” used in a sentence: “They traveled through Senegal on their trip across West Africa.”
What part of speech is “Senegal”?
“Senegal” is a name.
Where does the word “Senegal” come from?
The word “Senegal” comes from Portuguese. Possibly from a Portuguese transliteration of the Zenaga people's name, or from Serer words meaning "body of water.".
Is “Senegal” a common word?
“Senegal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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