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rwanda

noun

Simple meaning

A country in East Africa.

Pronunciation

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ruhwahnduh

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ɹəˈwɑndə

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Definition

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noun

  1. The genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994.

  2. The standardized dialect of the Bantu language Rwanda-Rundi spoken in Rwanda.

  3. A country in East Africa.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Genocide

rwanda genocide

Landlocked

central rwanda

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rwanda tribunalrwanda crisislike rwandaradio rwanda

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • rwanda francnounCompound term

    The basic unit of money in Rwanda.

  • A terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again.

  • capital of rwandanounCompound term

    The national capital and largest city of Rwanda.

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  • rwandannounRelated term

    A native or inhabitant of Rwanda.

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