English Explanatory Dictionary

Gaborone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The capital city of Botswana.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Gaborone.wav

Word forms

Gaborone

Etymology

Named after chief Gaborone. The name itself apparently derives from Tswana [Term?] (“it does not fit badly”), from the verb rona (“to be unsuitable”).

Derived words

Gaboronian
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