South Sudan

American

[sohth soo-dan] / ˈsoʊθ suˈdæn /

noun

Republic of South Sudan, a country in eastern central Africa: autonomy from Republic of the Sudan 2005; independent since 2011. 239,285 sq. mi. (619,745 sq. km). Juba.

South Sudan British

noun

a landlocked republic in NE Africa, in the Sahel region; formerly part of Sudan: became independent after a referendum in 2011, following a long civil war. Languages: English, Arabic. Religions: Christian, animist. Currency: South Sudanese Pound. Capital: Juba. Pop: 11 090 104 (2013 est). Area: 644 329 sq km (248 777 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of South Sudan

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Health officials had confirmed the latest outbreak Friday in Ituri province in northeastern DRC, bordering Uganda and South Sudan, according to CDC Africa.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

It has spread to southeastern Blue Nile state, bordering Ethiopia and South Sudan, raising fears of a prolonged and fragmented conflict.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Greek authorities said two men from South Sudan, aged 19 and 22, had been arrested on suspicion of people trafficking.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

South Sudan finally agreed to take the disputed deportee, but the U.S. left the visa ban in place anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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