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Definition of uyo

uyo

/ˈuː.joʊ/
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uyo Lexical Profile

• noun

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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."

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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
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