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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.


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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The capital Antananarivo was calm early Wednesday but there was some uncertainty about what to expect next with international bodies expressing concern.

From Barron's Oct. 15, 2025

Troops and protesters have been celebrating the apparent ousting of President Rajoelina, with thousands cheering and waving flags in the capital, Antananarivo.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

On Saturday, some soldiers had left their barracks on the outskirts of the capital, Antananarivo, to join protesters in front of the city's town hall.

From BBC Oct. 12, 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

Amongst congratulations on his election came one from the Prime Minister at Antananarivo, rejoicing that the threatened freedom of Madagascar would again have his support, and transmitting the Red Book just named.

From The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius

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