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Definition of nairobi

nairobi

/naɪˈroʊbi/
Nai · ro · bi
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nairobi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country and serving as a major commercial and cultural hub in East Africa.

Example

"We booked a safari tour that departs from Nairobi early in the morning."

• Rhymes for nairobi

• Nearby Words

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naked lady
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derives from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nyrobi', which translates to 'cool water', referring to the cold water stream that flows through the area (now known as the Nairobi River).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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