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Definition of togo
togo
/ˈtoʊ.ɡoʊ/
To · go
Adjective:Togolese
togo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A country in West Africa, bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north, with a southern coastline on the Gulf of Guinea.
Example
"The official language of Togo is French, although numerous indigenous languages are widely spoken throughout the nation."
Word Nuance & Usage
Always capitalized when referring to the country. It should not be confused with the hyphenated phrase 'to-go' (e.g., 'a to-go box'), which is used to describe restaurant takeout.
• Rhymes for togo
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Ewe language words 'to' (water) and 'go' (shore), originally referring to the coastal town of Togoville situated on Lake Togo.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Togo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/togo