ndjamena

Thân thiện

Ndjamena is a bustling city on the banks of the Shari River.

Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital city of Chad: "Ndjamena" is the primary administrative and political center of the country of Chad. 2. The largest city in Chad: "Ndjamena" is the most populous urban area in the nation. 3. A city located in southwestern Chad on the Shari River: "Ndjamena" describes a specific geographic location, situated in the southwestern part of the country along the banks of the Shari River.

Usage Examples

• As a location:
  • The peace talks were held in Ndjamena.
  • Ndjamena is a major cultural and economic hub for the region.
• Referring to its status:
  • Ndjamena became the capital after the country gained independence.
  • The population of Ndjamena has grown rapidly.

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: The city was known as Fort-Lamy from its founding in 1900 until 1973, when it was renamed Ndjamena.
  • The museum in Ndjamena contains artifacts from the Fort-Lamy period.

Variants and Related Words

• Fort-Lamy: The former colonial name for the city of Ndjamena.
• Chadian (adj): Of or relating to the country of Chad.
  • The Chadian government is based in Ndjamena.

Synonyms

• Capital of Chad: This is a descriptive synonym that defines its primary function.
• National capital: A general term for a country's seat of government, which applies to Ndjamena.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Chad; located in the southwestern on the Shari river

Từ đồng nghĩa

• N'Djamena
• Ndjamena
• Fort-Lamy
• capital of Chad