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mozambique

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmoʊzæmˈbik// mozam·bique Archaic

n. a country located on the southeast coast of Africa. It is known for its long coastline on the Indian Ocean and its capital city, Maputo.

n. a sovereign state in Southeast Africa, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east. The former Portuguese colony gained independence in 1975.


SIMPLE

Mozambique has many beautiful beaches along its coast.

CONTEXTUAL

The economy of Mozambique relies heavily on agriculture, though its natural gas reserves are becoming increasingly important.

COMPLEX

Travelers visiting Mozambique often explore the Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of islands protected as a national park to preserve their diverse marine life and coral reefs.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Portuguese Moçambique, from the name of sultan Mussa Bin Bique.

Usage

Always capitalized as it is a proper noun; typically used without a definite article.

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