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Definition of uganda

uganda

/juːˈɡæn.də/
U · gan · da
Adjective:Ugandan
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uganda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania, encompassing a large portion of Lake Victoria and known for its diverse ecosystems.

Example

"The researchers traveled to Uganda to observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest."

• Rhymes for uganda

• Nearby Words

udupi
uele
ufa
uganda
ugandan blind snake
ugli
ugni

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Swahili name for the Buganda empire, meaning 'Land of the Ganda', which was adopted by the British as the name for the protectorate in 1894.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uganda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uganda
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