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Definition of gabon
gabon
/ɡəˈboʊn/
Ga · bon
Adjective:Gabonese
gabon Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A country located on the west coast of Central Africa, situated along the equator and bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and the Gulf of Guinea.
Example
"Known for its extensive rainforests and rich biodiversity, Gabon has dedicated a significant portion of its land to national park systems."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word 'gabão', meaning a cloak with a hood, which 15th-century Portuguese explorers used to describe the distinctive shape of the Komo River estuary near modern-day Libreville.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gabon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gabon