Abidjan

[ ab-i-jahn; French a-bee-jahn ]

/ ˌæb ɪˈdʒɑn; French a biˈdʒɑ̃ /

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noun

a seaport in and the commercial capital of the Ivory Coast.

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How to use Abidjan in a sentence

The event in Abidjan brought together close to 2,000 political, business, and thought leaders.
Africa’s industrialization hinges on fixing logistics|Ciku Kimeria|June 21, 2022|Quartz
That’s according to the 2022 CEO Barometer Survey recently released at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, an event that brought together close to 2,000 political, business, and thought leaders.
Why Africa’s top CEOs are so hyped on Côte d’Ivoire|Ciku Kimeria|June 17, 2022|Quartz
WarriorThe designer and the brand are based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Lafalaise Dion Takes ESSENCE On A Personal Journey|Nandi Howard|September 4, 2020|Essence.com
I felt mixed emotions when I learned of the capture of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on Monday.
Ivory Coast: Let's Stop the Bloodbath|Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers|April 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST

On March 3, while the conflict raged, hundreds of women gathered peacefully in Abidjan to pressure their leaders for peace.
Ivory Coast: Let's Stop the Bloodbath|Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers|April 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Abidjan remained tense and faced the possible grip of starvation.
The Pain Ahead for Ivory Coast|Mvemba Phezo Dizolele|April 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
It wasn't until pro-Ouattara troops began advancing toward Abidjan last week that the tide began to turn.
A Strongman's Last Stand|Julia L. Ritchey|April 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Since Ouattara's forces entered Abidjan, most reporters have been trapped inside hotels and offices.
A Strongman's Last Stand|Julia L. Ritchey|April 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Abidjan

Abidjan

/ (ˌæbɪˈdʒɑːn, French abidʒɑ̃) /

noun

a port in Côte d'Ivoire, on the Gulf of Guinea: the legislative capital (Yamoussoukro became the administrative capital in 1983). Pop: 3 516 000 (2005 est)

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