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Definition of mogadishu
mogadishu
/ˌmoʊɡəˈdiːʃuː/
Mo · ga · di · shu
Adjective:Mogadishan
mogadishu Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The capital, largest city, and a major port of Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
Example
"Historically serving as an important commercial hub, Mogadishu connects African trade routes to the broader Indian Ocean network."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name is widely believed to be of Persian or Arabic origin, derived from 'Maq'ad-i-Shah' (Seat of the Shah) or 'Maqad al-Shah', reflecting its historical prominence as an early Islamic and Indian Ocean trading hub.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mogadishu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mogadishu