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Definition of dja
dja
/dʒɑː/
dja
dja Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A river in west-central Africa that rises in Cameroon and flows to join the Sangha River, forming part of the border with the Republic of the Congo.
Example
"The Dja River forms a natural boundary in the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin."
2
A large, well-preserved faunal reserve in southeastern Cameroon, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its extensive primary tropical rainforest and biodiversity.
Example
"Researchers frequently visit the Dja Faunal Reserve to study western lowland gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat."
• Rhymes for dja
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous languages of the Congo Basin region in central Africa.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dja. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dja