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Definition of macau

macau

/məˈkaʊ/
Ma · cau
Adjective:Macanese
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macau Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, located on the southern coast across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong, renowned for its massive gaming industry and Portuguese colonial heritage.

2

A former Portuguese overseas territory and trading post on the coast of southern China, which was transferred to Chinese sovereignty in 1999.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Macau (the Asian territory) is a proper noun pronounced identically to 'macaw' (the large tropical parrot), though they are entirely unrelated.

• Rhymes for macau

• Nearby Words

macaron
macaroni
macaroon
macau
macaw
macaw snake
macchiato

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Macau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/macau
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