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Definition of bangui

bangui

/bɑːŋˈɡiː/
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bangui Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Central African Republic, located in the southern part of the country on the northern banks of the Ubangi River.

Example

"Many international aid organizations have established their regional headquarters in Bangui."

• Rhymes for bangui

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Ubangi River, which flows along the city's southern border; the name is derived from the local Bobangi word for 'rapids'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bangui. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bangui
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