Mozambik
from portugis
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Standard
noun
Proper Name
From portugis
Definition
A country in East Africa
Etymology
Adapted from the Portuguese 'Moçambique', which originated from the name of a local ruler, 'Musa Al-Bik'. The name was adopted into Indonesian to refer to the East African nation that was once a Portuguese colony.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name