Juba

¹

[joo-bah]

noun

1. a female day name for Monday. day name

Juba

²

[joo-bah]

noun

1. Italian Giuba. a river in E Africa, flowing S from S Ethiopia through Somalia to the Indian Ocean. 1,000 miles (1,609 km) long.

2. the capital of South Sudan, on the White Nile.

juba

³

[joo-buh]

noun

1. a lively dance characterized by rhythmic hand clapping, body and thigh slapping, and stomping, developed by African Americans enslaved on Southern plantations in the 19th century.

Juba

¹

/ ˈdʒuːbə /

noun

1. a river in NE Africa, rising in S central Ethiopia and flowing south across Somalia to the Indian Ocean: the chief river of Somalia. Length: about 1660 km (1030 miles)

2. the capital of South Sudan, on the White Nile river. Pop: 250 000 (2006 est)

juba

²

/ ˈdʒuːbə /

noun

1. a lively African-American dance developed in the southern US

Word History and Origins

Origin of Juba¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Juba¹

C19: of Zulu origin

Example Sentences

This week, a convoy carrying additional Ugandan troops were spotted entering Juba.

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Meanwhile, extra troops from neighbouring Uganda have been deployed to South Sudan's capital, Juba, in a bid to strengthen the government's grip on power.

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The roads leading to his house in the capital, Juba, have been blocked by tanks and soldiers.

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Those deported to South Sudan are reportedly being held in a detention facility in the capital, Juba, known for poor conditions, according to political activist, Agel Rich Machar.

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The war-torn country said the deportees were kept in a civilian facility in the capital Juba, under the watch of police and the national security service.

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