spanish guinea
Definition
Proper noun A former name for Equatorial Guinea, a country in west central Africa. This name specifically refers to the period when the territory was a Spanish colony. It became independent from Spain in 1968.
Usage
This term is primarily used in a historical context to refer to the Spanish colonial possession in Africa. * The region known as Spanish Guinea consisted of a mainland territory (Río Muni) and several islands. * After gaining independence in 1968, Spanish Guinea was renamed the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Reference: The term is used to denote the colonial administration and era. For example: "The economy of was largely based on cocoa and coffee plantations."
Variants and Related Words
- Equatorial Guinea (n): The modern name of the independent country.
- Río Muni (n): The mainland region of the former colony.
- Fernando Póo (n): The former name for Bioko Island, a major island part of the colony.
Synonyms
- (Historical) Spanish Equatorial Africa
Noun
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a country of west central Africa (including islands in the Gulf of Guinea); became independent from Spain in 1968
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