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Definition of bandama
bandama
/bænˈdɑː.mə/
Ban · da · ma
bandama Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in West Africa, representing the longest waterway in Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), which flows southward to empty into the Gulf of Guinea.
Example
"The Bandama River is a vital resource for transportation, agriculture, and hydroelectric power in Ivory Coast."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous West African languages, serving as the traditional name for the major river system in present-day Ivory Coast.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bandama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bandama