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Definition of cote d'ivoire
cote d'ivoire
Adjective:Ivorian
• noun
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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.
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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cote d'ivoire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cote-d'ivoire