Mombasa

[ mom-bah-sah, -bas-uh ]

/ mɒmˈbɑ sɑ, -ˈbæs ə /

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noun

an island in S Kenya.

a seaport on this island.

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Words nearby Mombasa

molybdic, molybdous, mom, Momaday, mom-and-pop, Mombasa, mome, moment, momentarily, momentary, momently

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How to use Mombasa in a sentence

To report the article, Kamadi took a seven-hour train trip from his home in Nairobi to the coastal city of Mombasa, and then a 45-minute taxi ride to the village of Gazi.
Science is global, so our coverage should be too|Nancy Shute|September 4, 2022|Science News
Neither Arabic or Swahili writings make note of Gedi, despite it being located 65 miles from the port city of Mombasa.
Kenya Has Its Own Machu Picchu—the Lost Town of Gedi|Nina Strochlic|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Tuesday, “unknown assailants” gunned down Makaburi as he was leaving a courthouse outside Mombasa.
Death Squads in Kenya’s Shadow War on Shabaab Sympathizers|Margot Kiser|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The payment of ransoms is often done in Nairobi, Mombasa and European capitals, London in particular.
The Pirate Whisperer|Shaun Assael|February 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST

It contains large waterless areas, such as the Taru desert in the Mombasa district.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
It is the residence of the bishop of the diocese of Mombasa and possesses a fine church and mission house.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
A cable connecting Mombasa with Zanzibar puts the protectorate in direct telegraphic communication with the rest of the world.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
The harbour on the south-west side of Mombasa island is known as Kilindini, the terminus of the Uganda railway.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
After some days we were in the Indian Ocean, plowing lazily along and counting the hours until we reached Mombasa.
In Africa|John T. McCutcheon

British Dictionary definitions for Mombasa

Mombasa

/ (mɒmˈbæsə) /

noun

a port in S Kenya, on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean: the chief port for Kenya, Uganda, and NE Tanzania; became British in 1887, capital of the East African Protectorate until 1907. Pop: 828 000 (2005 est)

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