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Definition of nyiragongo
nyiragongo
/ˌnjɪərəˈɡɒŋɡoʊ/
Nyi · ra · gon · go
nyiragongo Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An active stratovolcano located in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, renowned for hosting one of the world's largest and most persistent fluid lava lakes.
Example
"Geologists continually monitor Mount Nyiragongo, as its exceptionally fluid lava poses a major threat to the nearby city of Goma during eruptions."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local Kinyarwanda and neighboring Bantu languages, originally referring to a prominent spirit believed to inhabit the volcano in indigenous folklore.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nyiragongo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nyiragongo