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Definition of oueme

oueme

/weɪˈmeɪ/
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oueme Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in West Africa that flows southward for approximately 500 kilometers through the Republic of Benin, ultimately emptying into the Gulf of Guinea.

2

An administrative department located in the southeastern part of the Republic of Benin, which takes its name from the local river and contains the national capital, Porto-Novo.

Example

"During their geographical research on West Africa, the students mapped the population density of the Oueme Department."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous languages of the region (such as Fon or Yoruba), natively spelled 'Weme' and francized as 'Ouémé', reflecting the historical French colonial administration of Benin (formerly Dahomey).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oueme. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oueme
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