São Tomé and Príncipe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A country and archipelago of Central Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Official name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Capital: São Tomé.

Pronunciation

/ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Soundguys-São Tomé and Príncipe.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-São Tomé and Príncipe.wav

Word forms

São Tomé and Príncipe Sao Tome and Principe

Etymology

Partial calque of Portuguese São Tomé e Príncipe (literally “Saint Thomas and Prince”), the two major islands which form the nation.

Synonyms

Sao Tome São Tomé Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

Related words

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