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Benin is a country on the western coast of Africa.

Definition

Proper noun: A country located on the western coast of Africa. It was formerly a territory under French colonial control, known as Dahomey until 1975.

Usage

The word "Benin" is used as the name of a sovereign nation. It functions exclusively as a proper noun. - Benin is a member of the United Nations. - The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. - She studied the history of the Kingdom of Dahomey, which preceded modern Benin.

Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: When discussing the colonial era, the phrase "French Dahomey" is often used to refer to the territory that is now Benin.
    • French Dahomey became the independent Republic of Dahomey in 1960.
Variants and Related Words
  • Beninese (adjective): Of or relating to Benin or its people.
    • Beninese culture is very diverse.
  • Beninois (adjective and noun): Alternative form for Beninese; a citizen of Benin.
    • The Beninois artist gained international fame.
Synonyms
  • Republic of Benin: The official full name of the country.
  • Dahomey: The historical name for the region and the country's name until 1975.
Related Phrases
  • Gulf of Benin: A part of the Atlantic Ocean on which the country's coastline lies.
    • The Gulf of Benin is south of the country.
  • Kingdom of Benin: A pre-colonial kingdom located in what is now southern Nigeria, not to be confused with the modern country. This is a distinct historical entity.
    • The famous Benin Bronzes come from the Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria.
benin

Benin is a country on the western coast of Africa.

Noun
  1. a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control

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