Durban

[dur-buhn]

noun

1. a seaport in SE Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa.

Durban

/ ˈdɜːbən /

noun

1. a port in E South Africa, in E KwaZulu/Natal province on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop: 536 644 (2001)

Example Sentences

Promoted Durban City forced a 0-0 draw at Richards Bay and trail Galaxy on goal difference.

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They arrived at Durban's international airport on Tuesday under heavy police guard, with their hands and feet shackled.

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The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges at the start of her trial in the port city of Durban.

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In 2001 at the U.N.’s inaptly named World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa, the U.S. and Israeli delegations left the meeting to protest the reappearance of a document equating Zionism with racism.

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Durban, the private-equity firm’s co-CEO, had long explored the possibility of a buyout but always thought it was too expensive, according to people familiar with the matter.

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