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Definition of yamoussoukro
yamoussoukro
/ˌjɑːmʊˈsuːkroʊ/
Ya · mous · sou · kro
yamoussoukro Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The political and administrative capital city of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), located inland in the central part of the West African country.
Example
"In 1983, the president moved the political capital of Ivory Coast from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro, transforming his birthplace into a modern city."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although Yamoussoukro is the official political and administrative capital of Ivory Coast, Abidjan remains the country's economic hub, largest city, and de facto seat of many government institutions.
• Rhymes for yamoussoukro
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Queen Yamousso, a historical local leader of the Baoulé people, combined with the Baoulé suffix '-kro', meaning 'village' or 'town'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yamoussoukro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yamoussoukro