HyperDic: republic_of_benin

English > 1 sense of the expression Republic of Benin:
NOUNlocationRepublic of Benin, Benin, Dahomeya country on western coast of Africa
English > Republic of Benin: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningA country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control.
SynonymsBenin, Dahomey
Instance ofAfrican country, African nationAny one of the countries occupying the African continent
MembersBenineseA native or inhabitant of Benin
EweA member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana
Part ofAfricaThe second largest continent
PartsCotonouChief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin
Niger, Niger RiverAn African river
Porto Novo, capital of BeninThe capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon
SpanishBenin, Benín, Dahomei, Dahomey
CatalanBenin, Benín, Dahomey

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