Lomé

[ law-mey ]

/ lɔˈmeɪ /

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noun

a seaport in and the capital of Togo, on the Gulf of Guinea.

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How to use Lomé in a sentence

Kaossara Sani, a climate activist who lives in Lomé, Togo, is very aware of the human and environmental consequences of the climate crisis for her city and country.
Vanessa Nakate Wants Climate Justice for Africa|Vanessa Nakate|October 28, 2021|Time
Most recently, it reintroduced the cash transfer program in Soudou, about 250 miles north of Lomé.
Digital platforms have been a boon for social assistance in African countries during the pandemic|Yinka Adegoke|September 9, 2020|Quartz
We have already explained, in connection with the De Lome incident, how a country may dismiss a diplomatic representative.
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 11, March 17, 1898|Various
On February 9, 1898, De Lome saw a facsimile of this letter printed in a newspaper and at once cabled his resignation.
The Path of Empire|Carl Russell Fish

The Spanish government was compelled to recall De Lome, thus officially condemning his conduct.
History of the United States|Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard
Then came the De Lome incident which served to inflame further passions already aroused.
Cuba|Arthur D. Hall
It had been re-transmitted by telephone from Lome to Mangu, whence it had been dispatched by relays of runners to our camp.
A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland|Meg Gehrts

British Dictionary definitions for Lomé

Lomé

/ (French lɔme) /

noun

the capital and chief port of Togo, on the Bight of Benin. Pop: 865 000 (2005 est)

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