🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Mombasa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mombasa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mombasa/mɒmˈbɑːsə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
Full Thesaurus
🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Mombasa é uma cidade costeira no Quênia."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A coastal city in Kenya, known for its historical significance and as a major port.

    "Mombasa is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage."
  2. 2

    The second-largest city in Kenya, located on the Indian Ocean.

    "Many businesses operate out of Mombasa, contributing significantly to Kenya's economy."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Mombasa' is derived from the Arabic word 'Mombasa', which means 'the island'. The city has a rich history influenced by Arab, Portuguese, and British colonial rule, reflecting its strategic position along the East African coast.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Mombasa"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Mombasa"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Mombasa" Synonym Map