Proper Name guide

Ziguinchor

name · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈzi.ɡɛn.ʃoɹ/

1

name

Meaning 1

A region of Senegal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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name

Meaning 2

A city in (and the capital of) the above region of Senegal; the largest populated place in the Casamance area of the country.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: زيغينكور — city in Senegal
  • French: Ziguinchor — city in Senegal
  • Wolof: Siggcoor — city in Senegal