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Definition of khartoum

khartoum

/kɑːrˈtuːm/
khar · toum
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khartoum Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Sudan, situated in northeastern Africa at the confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile rivers.

Example

"The museum in Khartoum houses an extensive collection of ancient Nubian artifacts recovered from the surrounding regions."

• Rhymes for khartoum

• Nearby Words

khan tengri
khandadhar
kharkiv
khartoum
khat
khatanga
kherlen

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic 'al-Kharṭūm', which traditionally translates to 'elephant's trunk'. This name is believed to refer to the narrow, trunk-like shape of the land extending between the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers where the city was founded.

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