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White Nile

American  

noun

  1. the part of the Nile that flows NE to Khartoum, Sudan. About 500 miles (800 km) long.


White Nile British  

noun

  1. See Nile

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Akeer Amou, 33, fled Jonglei for an informal camp on the banks of the White Nile, where she gave birth to her fifth child.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Dr Mohammed, who is originally from Sudan's White Nile State but came to el-Fasher to study medicine in 2014, also pays homage to his team, who have ignored many opportunities to flee.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

On Monday, residents reported air strikes in Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri, the three cities that make up the greater capital, separated by the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile.

From Reuters • May 22, 2023

The World Food Program will resume food distribution in four provinces - al-Qadaref, Gezira, Kassala and White Nile - working in areas where security permits, said Executive Director Cindy McCain said in a statement.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2023

Beyond those swampy lands is the White Nile River.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau