Abidjan

[ ab-i-jahn; French a-bee-jahn ]

/ ˌæb ɪˈdʒɑn; French a biˈdʒɑ̃ /

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noun

a seaport in and the commercial capital of the Ivory Coast.

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Words nearby Abidjan

Abib, abidance, abide, abide by, abiding, Abidjan, Abie, abient, à bientôt, abietate, abietic acid

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How to use Abidjan in a sentence

WarriorThe designer and the brand are based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Lafalaise Dion Takes ESSENCE On A Personal Journey|Nandi Howard|September 4, 2020|Essence.com
I felt mixed emotions when I learned of the capture of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on Monday.
Ivory Coast: Let's Stop the Bloodbath|Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers|April 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
On March 3, while the conflict raged, hundreds of women gathered peacefully in Abidjan to pressure their leaders for peace.
Ivory Coast: Let's Stop the Bloodbath|Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers|April 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Abidjan remained tense and faced the possible grip of starvation.
The Pain Ahead for Ivory Coast|Mvemba Phezo Dizolele|April 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST

It wasn't until pro-Ouattara troops began advancing toward Abidjan last week that the tide began to turn.
A Strongman's Last Stand|Julia L. Ritchey|April 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Since Ouattara's forces entered Abidjan, most reporters have been trapped inside hotels and offices.
A Strongman's Last Stand|Julia L. Ritchey|April 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Abidjan

Abidjan

/ (ˌæbɪˈdʒɑːn, French abidʒɑ̃) /

noun

a port in Côte d'Ivoire, on the Gulf of Guinea: the legislative capital (Yamoussoukro became the administrative capital in 1983). Pop: 3 516 000 (2005 est)

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