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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The capital city of Mozambique.

   "Then came a rough exultant voice, ‘This is the Voice of Zimbabwe broadcasting from Maputo!’"

2. 2
   A river in southeastern Africa.

Synonyms

All synonyms

capital of mozambiquecity of acaciaslourenço marquespearl of the indian ocean

Example

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"Maputo is the capital of Mozambique."

Etymology

From Portuguese Maputo.

Related phrases

capital city

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