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Definition of dodoma

dodoma

/doʊˈdoʊmə/
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dodoma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The national capital city of Tanzania, located in the central part of the country, serving as its primary political and legislative center.

2

An administrative region in central Tanzania, of which the city of Dodoma is the capital.

Example

"The semi-arid climate of the Dodoma region makes it highly suitable for agricultural activities like grape farming."

• Rhymes for dodoma

• Nearby Words

dodginess
dodgy
dodo
dodoma
doe
doer
dog

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Gogo (a Bantu language) word 'idodomia', meaning 'it has sunk', which originates from a local legend about an elephant that sank in the mud.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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