Gambia

American  

[gam-bee-uh] / ˈgæm bi ə /

noun

1. a river in W Africa, flowing W to the Atlantic. 500 miles (800 km) long.

2. The, a republic extending inland along both sides of this river: formerly a British crown colony and protectorate; gained independence 1965; member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 4,003 sq. mi. (10,368 sq. km). Banjul.

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Gambia British  

/ ˈɡæmbɪə /

noun

1. a republic in W Africa, entirely surrounded by Senegal except for an outlet to the Atlantic: sold to English merchants by the Portuguese in 1588; became a British colony in 1843; gained independence and became a member of the Commonwealth in 1965; joined with Senegal to form the Confederation of Senegambia (1982–89); consists of a strip of land about 16 km (10 miles) wide, on both banks of the Gambia River, extending inland for about 480 km (300 miles). Official language: English. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: dalasi. Capital: Banjul. Pop: 1 883 051 (2013 est). Area: 11 295 sq km (4361 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Gambian
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Gambia

Earlier this month, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the multilateral lender would provide increased or accelerated access to funds to Ethiopia, The Gambia and Burkina Faso.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Bakary Jaiju was 19 when he climbed into a wooden boat in the Gambia and set out for Europe.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

They played a first match on May 29, beating Gambia 3-1.

From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026

The Gambia has just ordered the immediate suspension of all non‑essential official travel by government officials, days after Senegal implemented a similar move.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

There was still a weakness on the Under Thirteens, though, in goal: Eldin and Mafoday, the heavyset young man from Gambia with the blinding smile.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John