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Definition of saloum

saloum

/səˈluːm/
sa · loum
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saloum Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A river in Senegal, West Africa, that flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean, merging with the Sine River to form a large, biologically diverse mangrove estuary and delta.

2

A historical pre-colonial Serer kingdom in present-day Senegal that flourished from the late 15th century until it was incorporated into French West Africa.

Example

"During its height, the Kingdom of Saloum developed complex social hierarchies and extensive trans-Saharan trade networks."

• Rhymes for saloum

• Nearby Words

salmon river
salmonberry
salon
saloum
salp
salpiglossis
salsa

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Serer language, historically naming a 15th-century pre-colonial kingdom in present-day Senegal, and subsequently applied to the major river and delta of the region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saloum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saloum
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