Djibouti

or Ji·bu·ti

[ ji-boo-tee ]

/ dʒɪˈbu ti /

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noun

a republic in eastern Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a former overseas territory of France; gained independence 1977. 8,492 sq. mi. (21,994 sq. km). Capital: Djibouti.Formerly French So·ma·li·land, French Ter·ri·to·ry of the A·fars and Is·sas

[uh-fahrz uhnd -ee-sahz] /əˈfɑrz ənd ˈi sɑz/ .

a seaport in and the capital of this republic, in the southeastern part.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Djibouti

Dji·bou·ti·an, adjective, noun

Words nearby Djibouti

djellabah, djembe, Djerassi, Djerba, Djerma, Djibouti, Djilas, djin, djinni, D.Journ., D.J.S.

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How to use Djibouti in a sentence

In the eight years after the mosquito’s arrival in Djibouti, the country reported a 40-fold increase in yearly malaria cases, Tadesse says.
A major malaria outbreak in Ethiopia came from an invasive Asian mosquito|Jake Buehler|November 2, 2022|Science News
He returned in January from his 12th overseas assignment, in Djibouti in eastern Africa.
Military towns are the most racially integrated places in the U.S. Here’s why|Sujata Gupta|February 8, 2022|Science News
Proponents hope the completed tree line, which will extend from Senegal to Djibouti, will not only hold back the desert from expanding southward, but also bring improved food security and millions of jobs to the region.
Africa’s ‘Great Green Wall’ could have far-reaching climate effects|Carolyn Gramling|January 3, 2022|Science News
The TPLF and its allies are threatening to block roads into the city and to throttle road and rail networks that link Ethiopia, a landlocked country, to shipments from Djibouti.
Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict Demands International Attention. Time Is Running Out|Aanu Adeoye|November 16, 2021|Time

In November, Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, recorded two years’ worth of rainfall in a single day.
Vanessa Nakate Wants Climate Justice for Africa|Vanessa Nakate|October 28, 2021|Time
What is happening in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti is nothing short of a calamity.
Africa’s Silent Starvation Crisis|Caryl Stern|July 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
One of the first demands made by Italy was for the port and town of Djibouti, which is under French sway.
The Inside Story Of The Peace Conference|Emile Joseph Dillon

British Dictionary definitions for Djibouti

Djibouti

Jibouti

/ (dʒɪˈbuːtɪ) /

noun

a republic in E Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a French overseas territory (1946–77); became independent in 1977; mainly desert. Official languages: Arabic and French. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: Djibouti franc. Capital: Djibouti. Pop: 792 198 (2013 est). Area: 23 200 sq km (8950 sq miles)Former name (until 1977): (Territory of the) Afars and the Issas

the capital of Djibouti, a port on the Gulf of Aden: an outlet for Ethiopian goods. Pop: 523 000 (2005 est)

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