douala
douala Lexical Profile
• noun
The largest city and economic capital of Cameroon, located on the Atlantic coast along the Wouri River.
A member of a Bantu ethnic group historically native to the coastal region of Cameroon.
"During the colonial era, the Douala played a significant role as intermediary merchants trading with European merchants along the West African coast."
The Bantu language spoken by the Douala people of Cameroon.
"Linguists studying coastal Bantu dialects frequently document the syntax and vocabulary of Douala."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English literature, the spelling 'Douala' is typically used for the city, while 'Duala' is often preferred by anthropologists and linguists when referring to the ethnic group or their language.
• Rhymes for douala
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the Duala (or Douala) people, a Bantu ethnic group who historically settled the coastal region of present-day Cameroon.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.