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Definition of banjul

banjul

/bænˈdʒuːl/
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banjul Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital city and major port of The Gambia, located on St. Mary's Island where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean.

Example

"The government buildings and the bustling Albert Market are central to daily life in Banjul."

• Rhymes for banjul

• Nearby Words

bangui
banjax
banjo
banjul
banksia
banner
bantam

Word Origin & Etymology

Founded in 1816 as Bathurst, the city was renamed Banjul in 1973. The name originates from the Mandinka word for a specific type of rope or fiber historically gathered on the island.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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