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Definition of bafing

bafing

/ˈbɑː.fɪŋ/
ba · fing
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bafing Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in West Africa that originates in the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea and flows into Mali, where it merges with the Bakoy River to form the Senegal River.

2

An administrative region in the northwestern part of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), characterized by a transition between forest and savanna ecosystems, with Touba serving as its regional capital.

Example

"Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cash crops and local staples, remains the primary economic driver in the Bafing region."

• Nearby Words

baffler
baffling
bafflingly
bafing
bafta
bag
bagel

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Manding languages (such as Maninka and Bambara), where 'ba' means 'river' and 'fing' means 'black', historically translating as the 'Black River'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bafing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bafing
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