ruanda

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Definition

Proper noun: * Ruanda: A historical name for a landlocked republic in central Africa; formerly a German colony. This term is an older or alternative name for the modern country of Rwanda.

Usage
  • The term "Ruanda" is primarily used in historical contexts to refer to the region during the colonial period.
  • It is important to note that the modern and official name of the country is Rwanda. Using "Ruanda" may be seen as outdated.
Examples
  • Historical texts often refer to the territory as Ruanda under German administration.
  • The colonial borders of Ruanda were established in the late 19th century.
Advanced Usage
  • The term may appear in historical documents, academic papers on colonial history, or older maps.
  • It is sometimes used in a compound form with "Urundi" as Ruanda-Urundi, which was a Belgian-administered territory that later became the independent nations of Rwanda and Burundi.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rwanda (n): The modern and official name of the country.
  • Rwandan (adj): Relating to Rwanda (e.g., Rwandan culture).
  • Ruanda-Urundi (n): The historical name for the Belgian-administered territory comprising present-day Rwanda and Burundi.
Synonyms
  • Rwanda
Noun
  1. a landlocked republic in central Africa; formerly a German colony

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