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Definition of ouagadougou
ouagadougou
/ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/
Oua · ga · dou · gou
ouagadougou Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, located in West Africa and serving as the nation's primary administrative, economic, cultural, and communications center.
Example
"Every two years, filmmakers from across the continent gather in Ouagadougou for FESPACO, the Pan-African Film and Television Festival."
• Rhymes for ouagadougou
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Mossi name 'Wogodogo', meaning 'where people get honor and respect'. The current spelling is a French phonetic transcription of the original name.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ouagadougou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ouagadougou