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Definition of wouri
wouri
/ˈwuː.ri/
wou · ri
wouri Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in southwestern Cameroon, Central Africa, formed by the confluence of the Nkam and Makombé rivers, flowing into the Gulf of Guinea at the port city of Douala.
Example
"The Wouri River serves as a vital navigable waterway for trade and transportation in Cameroon."
2
An administrative department in the Littoral Region of Cameroon, which encompasses the nation's major economic capital, Douala, and is named after the Wouri River.
Example
"Due to the urban sprawl of Douala, the Wouri department is the most densely populated administrative division in the Littoral Region."
• Rhymes for wouri
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous terminology of the coastal peoples of Cameroon, representing the name of the estuary and major river upon which the city of Douala is built.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wouri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wouri