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Definition of athi galana sabaki
athi galana sabaki
athi galana sabaki Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The second longest river in Kenya, which rises near Nairobi as the Athi River, becomes the Galana River in its middle reaches, and is known as the Sabaki River before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
Example
"The Athi Galana Sabaki river system plays a crucial role in supporting the rich wildlife populations of Tsavo East National Park."
Word Nuance & Usage
This proper noun phrase refers to a single continuous river, but it is split into three distinct names based on the geographical region it flows through before reaching the Indian Ocean.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous names given by local communities in Kenya along the river's course; 'Athi' near Nairobi, 'Galana' in the Tsavo region, and 'Sabaki' near its coastal mouth.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Athi galana sabaki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/athi galana sabaki