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Definition of dakar

dakar

/dɑːˈkɑːr/
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dakar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Senegal, located on the Cap-Vert peninsula on the Atlantic coast of West Africa.

2

An annual off-road endurance rally race, originally running from Paris, France, to Dakar, Senegal, now held in various global locations.

Example

"The driver spent months preparing his specially modified truck to compete in the grueling terrain of the Dakar."

• Rhymes for dakar

• Nearby Words

dairyman
daisy
daisylike
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dal
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Wolof name 'Ndakaaru', the exact origin of which is debated; it may be related to a local term for the tamarind tree or a phrase meaning 'whoever settles here will be in peace'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dakar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dakar
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