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Definition of kampala

kampala

/kɑːmˈpɑː.lə/
Kam · pa · la
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kampala Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Uganda, located in East Africa near the northern shores of Lake Victoria.

Example

"During our geographical study of East Africa, we learned that Kampala serves as the primary economic and administrative center of Uganda."

• Rhymes for kampala

• Nearby Words

kamchatkan
kameng
kamet
kampala
kampar
kandahar
kangaroo

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Luganda phrase 'kasozi k'empala', meaning 'hill of the impala', named for the large population of impalas that historically roamed the area before the city's development.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kampala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kampala
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