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Definition of pangani
pangani
/pɑːŋˈɡɑːni/
Pan · ga · ni
pangani Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A historic coastal town in northeastern Tanzania, situated at the mouth of the Pangani River along the Indian Ocean coast.
Example
"During the nineteenth century, Pangani served as an important terminus for the East African caravan trade routes."
2
A major river in northeastern Tanzania that originates from Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, flowing southeastwards to empty into the Indian Ocean.
Example
"The Pangani River is heavily utilized for hydroelectric power generation and supplies essential water for regional agriculture."
• Rhymes for pangani
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Swahili, serving as the indigenous name for the historical settlement and the associated river in the East African region.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pangani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pangani