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Definition of bahr el ghazal
bahr el ghazal
bahr el ghazal Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in South Sudan that flows eastward through the Sudd wetlands to serve as the main western tributary of the White Nile.
Example
"The Bahr el Ghazal significantly contributes to the intricate ecosystem of the vast South Sudanese swamplands."
2
A historical and geographical region in northwestern South Sudan named after the river, characterized by extensive savannahs, wetlands, and a long history of pastoralist cattle herding.
Example
"During the dry season, Dinka and Nuer pastoralists migrate across the plains of Bahr el Ghazal in search of grazing land."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Arabic بحر الغزال (Baḥr al-Ghazāl), literally translating to 'sea of gazelles' or 'river of gazelles,' historically referencing the abundant wildlife in the region.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bahr el ghazal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bahr el ghazal