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Definition of abidjan
abidjan
/ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑːn/
Ab · i · djan
abidjan Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The economic capital, major port, and most populous city of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), located in West Africa along the Ébrié Lagoon.
Example
"Abidjan is often regarded as a major cultural and commercial crossroads in West Africa."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although Yamoussoukro is the official political capital of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), Abidjan remains the country's economic hub and de facto administrative center.
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Word Origin & Etymology
According to local folklore, the name 'Abidjan' originated from a misunderstanding; an Ébrié man cutting leaves supposedly answered a European explorer's question about the place's name with 't'chan m'bi djan' ('I just cut leaves').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abidjan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abidjan