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Definition of kenya

kenya

/ˈkɛn.jə/
Ken · ya
Adjective:Kenyan
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kenya Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in East Africa, situated along the equator and bordered by the Indian Ocean to the southeast, renowned for its diverse wildlife, vast savannah ecosystems, and the Great Rift Valley.

Example

"She traveled to Kenya to study its rich biodiversity and visit the Maasai Mara National Reserve."

• Rhymes for kenya

• Nearby Words

kennedy
kennel
kenosha
kenya
kenyan sand boa
kepel
kepler

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa. The name originated from the Kamba language 'Kiinyaa' and the Kikuyu 'Kĩrĩnyaga', meaning 'mountain of whiteness' or 'where God dwells', describing the snow-capped peak.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kenya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kenya
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