English > Dahomey: 1 sense > noun 1, locationMeaning | A country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control. |
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Synonyms | Benin, Republic of Benin |
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Instance of | African country, African nation | Any one of the countries occupying the African continent |
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Members | Beninese | A native or inhabitant of Benin |
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Ewe | A member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana |
Part of | Africa | The second largest continent |
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Parts | Cotonou | Chief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin |
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Niger, Niger River | An African river |
Porto Novo, capital of Benin | The capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon |
Spanish | Benin, Benín, Dahomei, Dahomey |
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Catalan | Benin, Benín, Dahomey |
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