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Definition of malabo

malabo

/məˈlɑːboʊ/
Ma · la · bo
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malabo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Equatorial Guinea, located on the northern coast of the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea.

Example

"The international delegates arrived in Malabo to attend the economic summit focusing on Central African development."

• Rhymes for malabo

• Nearby Words

mako shark
makrut
malabar spinach
malabo
malachite
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Word Origin & Etymology

Renamed in 1973 in honor of Malabo Lopelo Melaka, a king of the indigenous Bubi people who resisted Spanish colonization. The city was previously known as Santa Isabel during Spanish rule and Port Clarence when founded by the British.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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