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Definition of cote d'ivoire

cote d'ivoire

Adjective:Ivorian
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cote d'ivoire Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located on the southern coast of West Africa, bordered by Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana, globally recognized as the world's leading producer of cocoa beans.

Example

"The agricultural economy of Côte d'Ivoire is heavily dependent on the export of cocoa and coffee to international markets."

Word Nuance & Usage

While historically translated into English as 'Ivory Coast', the national government officially requests that the French name 'Côte d'Ivoire' be used in all international diplomatic and geographical contexts.

• Nearby Words

costus
cosumnes
cot
cote d'ivoire
cotija
cotinga
cotinus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from French 'Côte d'Ivoire' (meaning 'Coast of Ivory'), named by 15th- and 16th-century explorers due to the region's prominent historical role in the elephant ivory trade.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cote d'ivoire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cote d'ivoire
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