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Definition of ghana

ghana

/ˈɡɑː.nə/
Gha · na
Adjective:Ghanaian
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ghana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Togo, recognized for its rich history and status as a major producer of gold and cocoa.

Example

"In 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to achieve independence from European colonial rule."

• Rhymes for ghana

• Nearby Words

ghaggar hakra
ghaggar-hakra
ghaghara
ghana
gharial
ghee
ghent

Word Origin & Etymology

The name 'Ghana' is derived from the title of the kings of the medieval Ghana Empire, which means 'warrior king' in the Soninke language. The modern country adopted the name upon gaining independence in 1957, replacing the colonial name 'Gold Coast'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ghana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ghana
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