french sudan
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A former French colonial territory in West Africa: "French Sudan" refers to a French colonial possession that existed from approximately 1890 to 1959 in the region of West Africa. 2. The historical predecessor to the modern nation of Mali: It denotes the colonial administrative entity that later gained independence and became the Republic of Mali.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- French Sudan was established as a French colony in the late 19th century.
- The capital of French Sudan was the city of Bamako.
- After a period of federation, French Sudan became the independent nation of Mali in 1960.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is used primarily in historical and geopolitical discussions to refer to the colonial period of Mali's history.
- The borders of French Sudan were redrawn several times during the colonial era.
- In Academic Writing: Used to specify the colonial administration distinct from the pre-colonial empires and the modern state.
- The study focused on agricultural policies in French Sudan between 1920 and 1940.
Variants and Related Words
- Soudan Français: The French language name for the territory.
- French West Africa: The larger federation of French colonial territories, of which French Sudan was a part.
- Mali: The name of the independent republic that succeeded French Sudan.
Synonyms
- Colonial Sudan (in a French colonial context).
- The Sudanese Republic (one of its official names during its membership in the French Community from 1958-1959).
Related Phrases
- Part of French West Africa: A common phrase describing its administrative status.
- French Sudan was administered as part of French West Africa.
Noun
- a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years