São Tomé and Príncipe

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/
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Proper noun

São Tomé and Príncipe

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

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

Meronyms

districts of São Tomé and Príncipeedit

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See also

  • Countries of the world