kivu
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Definition
Proper noun: * Lake Kivu: A large, deep freshwater lake located in the Albertine Rift, part of the Great Rift Valley, in Central Africa. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.
Usage
- The word Kivu is almost exclusively used as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by "Lake" for clarity.
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Advanced Usage
- The name Kivu is also used to refer to the surrounding region in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, historically known as the Kivu region, which is subdivided into provinces (e.g., North Kivu, South Kivu).
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Variants and Related Words
- Lake Kivu: The full and most common name for the lake.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun, Kivu does not have multiple general meanings. Its primary referent is the lake. Its secondary, derived usage refers to the geographical region named after the lake.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun Kivu. It can be described as a or an , but these are categories, not synonyms.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the proper noun Kivu.
Noun
- a lake in the mountains of central Africa between Congo and Rwanda