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Definition of yaounde
yaounde
/ˌjɑː.uːnˈdeɪ/
ya · oun · de
yaounde Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital city of Cameroon, located in the central part of the country across a hilly, forested plateau, serving as the nation's political and administrative center.
Example
"The international delegates flew into Yaoundé to attend the regional summit on Central African economic development."
• Rhymes for yaounde
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the local Ewondo (or Yaunde) people who inhabit the surrounding region. The settlement was established by German traders and administrators in the late 19th century.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yaounde. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yaounde