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Cameroun

Cameroun

7.1
A country in west-central Africa that English speakers often call Cameroon
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkæməˌrun/
translation icon : Camerún
  • Dr. Vernet is the general director of the Centre Pasteur du Cameroun, a reference public health laboratory of the Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon, and a member of the International Network of Pasteur Institutes.

Examples

  • During my travels, I visited Cameroun and was amazed by its beautiful landscapes and rich heritage.

  • The political climate in Cameroun has faced challenges in recent years due to civil unrest.

  • In February, police in Douala arrested a young man, accused him of homosexuality, and made him denounce the organization Alternatives-Cameroun on television in exchange for his release.

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  • Cameroun is known for its diverse cultures and languages, making it a fascinating country in Cameroun.

Synonyms

Cameroon
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A country in Central Africa on the west coast with many cultures

is the French-influenced spelling often seen in French or formal texts
Republic of Cameroon
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  • Formal
3.7

A country in central Africa on the Atlantic coast

is the French-influenced spelling used in some historical and diplomatic texts

Surface Forms

Cameroun main

Etymology

Cameroun comes from Portuguese explorers who called the Wouri River Rio dos Camarões, which means 'river of shrimp' because they found many shrimp there. The French form Cameroun then became the country's name, so the name reminds us of the river and its 'shrimp'.