Guinea-bissau
from portugis
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noun
Proper Name
From portugis
Definition
A country in West Africa
Etymology
A compound of 'Guinea' (from the Portuguese 'Guiné') and 'Bissau', the name of the country's capital. This name was adopted to distinguish the former Portuguese colony from the neighboring country of Guinea.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name