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Definition of lilongwe

lilongwe

/lɪˈlɔːŋweɪ/
Li · long · we
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lilongwe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Malawi, located in the central region of the country along the Lilongwe River, serving as a major economic and transportation hub.

Example

"The international diplomatic summit was held in Lilongwe, bringing together leaders from across southern Africa."

• Nearby Words

lilium
lille
lilly-pilly
lilongwe
lily
lily of the incas
lily of the nile

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Lilongwe River, it was established as a British colonial administrative center in 1904 and officially became the capital of Malawi in 1975, replacing the former capital of Zomba.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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