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Definition of dodoma
dodoma
/doʊˈdoʊmə/
Do · do · ma
dodoma Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The national capital city of Tanzania, located in the central part of the country, serving as its primary political and legislative center.
Example
"In 1974, the Tanzanian government announced plans to move the national capital from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma to centralize administrative functions."
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."
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dodoma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dodoma