Gambia

American  

[gam-bee-uh] / ˈgæm bi ə /

noun

1. a river in W Africa, flowing W to the Atlantic. 500 miles (800 km) long.

2. The, a republic extending inland along both sides of this river: formerly a British crown colony and protectorate; gained independence 1965; member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 4,003 sq. mi. (10,368 sq. km). Banjul.

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Gambia British  

/ ˈɡæmbɪə /

noun

1. a republic in W Africa, entirely surrounded by Senegal except for an outlet to the Atlantic: sold to English merchants by the Portuguese in 1588; became a British colony in 1843; gained independence and became a member of the Commonwealth in 1965; joined with Senegal to form the Confederation of Senegambia (1982–89); consists of a strip of land about 16 km (10 miles) wide, on both banks of the Gambia River, extending inland for about 480 km (300 miles). Official language: English. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: dalasi. Capital: Banjul. Pop: 1 883 051 (2013 est). Area: 11 295 sq km (4361 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Gambian
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Gambia

The 22-year-old Gambia international has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 73 appearances for the Seagulls.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

On Thursday, Lamin Kaba Bajo, the president of the Gambia Football Federation, praised Infantino's "courage" and for the U-turn, and said he was "willing to give him my support more than ever".

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

They played a first match on May 29, beating Gambia 3-1.

From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026

She refuses to be drawn when asked if her family occupy mansions in The Gambia, and how they were paid for.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

There was still a weakness on the Under Thirteens, though, in goal: Eldin and Mafoday, the heavyset young man from Gambia with the blinding smile.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John