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Definition of nyong

nyong

/njɔːŋ/
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• noun

1

A major river in south-central Cameroon that flows westward for approximately 690 kilometers before emptying into the Gulf of Guinea.

Example

"The local communities rely heavily on the Nyong for fishing, agriculture, and seasonal transportation."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local Cameroonian languages, serving as the name for the prominent river in the south-central region of the country.

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