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Definition of nouakchott

nouakchott

/nwɑːkˈʃɑːt/
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nouakchott Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Mauritania, situated on the Atlantic coast of the Sahara Desert in West Africa.

Example

"After Mauritania gained independence, Nouakchott was rapidly transformed from a small fishing village into the nation's administrative and economic center."

• Rhymes for nouakchott

• Nearby Words

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nottaway
nottingham
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Berber word often translated as 'place of the winds', referencing its original status as a small coastal fishing village exposed to the Saharan climate.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nouakchott. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nouakchott
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