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Definition of uyo
uyo
/ˈuː.joʊ/
U · yo
uyo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital city of Akwa Ibom State in southeastern Nigeria, functioning as a major commercial, administrative, and educational hub within the Niger Delta region.
Example
"Researchers from across West Africa traveled to Uyo to attend the regional conference on sustainable agriculture."
• Rhymes for uyo
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Ibibio language. Uyo was established as the capital of Akwa Ibom State in southeastern Nigeria upon the state's creation in 1987.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uyo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uyo