Bloemfontein

[ bloom-fon-teyn ]

/ ˈblum fɒnˌteɪn /

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noun

a city in and the capital of the Orange Free State, in the central Republic of South Africa.

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How to use Bloemfontein in a sentence

As it was, he came in time to chase them; and when we heard of him again he was in full cry on the road to Bloemfontein.
The Relief of Mafeking|Filson Young
With its independence, handed over amid the imposing circumstance of arms, Bloemfontein lost something of its charm.
The Relief of Mafeking|Filson Young
We "occupied" Bloemfontein so completely that, after the first few days, I was glad to take the road again.
The Relief of Mafeking|Filson Young
I have had three imperfect ones since leaving Bloemfontein and one shave, and my boots off for about ten minutes now and then.
In the Ranks of the C.I.V.|Erskine Childers

Everything was very hurried, but Henry had just time to tell me that he was ordered to Bloemfontein, when I had to start.
In the Ranks of the C.I.V.|Erskine Childers

British Dictionary definitions for Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein

/ (ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn) /

noun

a city in central South Africa: capital of Free State province and judicial capital of the country. Pop: 111 698 (2001)

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