Antananarivo

American  

[ahn-tuh-nah-nuh-ree-voh, an-tuh-nan-uh-] / ˌɑn təˌnɑ nəˈri voʊ, ˌæn təˌnæn ə- /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Madagascar, in the central part.

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Antananarivo British  

/ ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ /

noun

1. Former name: Tananarive.  the capital of Madagascar, on the central plateau: founded in the 17th century by a Hova chief; university (1961). Pop: 1 808 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

The ceremony took place at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Antananarivo, where a large crowd gathered to watch - including those who spearheaded the demonstrations.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

The building in Ankatso, a neighbourhood in the capital Antananarivo, was only opened in 2023 but cracks and leaks reveal major construction defects.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

The case has been a source of tension between Antananarivo and Paris.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Some business owners say the prolonged protests have disrupted commercial activity and cut into their income, especially for those in city centre neighbourhoods around the University of Antananarivo, from where the protests have been organised.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

As an illustration of the necessity of right placing of the accent, take the name of that town in Madagascar, which we so often saw in our papers a few years ago, Antananarivo.

From Jamaican Song and Story Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes by Jekyll, Walter