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Shari

Shari

15 7.1
A river in central Africa flowing into Lake Chad and forming the border of Chad and the Central African Republic
  • proper noun
translation icon : Chari
  • The Shari is a river that flows into Lake Chad, marking part of the border between Chad and the Central African Republic.

Examples

Synonyms

Shari River
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6.8

A river in central Africa that flows northwest into Lake Chad

forms part of the border between Chad and the Central African Republic
Chari
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9.9

A river in central Africa that flows northwest into Lake Chad

forms part of the border between Chad and the Central African Republic
Chari River
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6.2

A river in central Africa that flows into Lake Chad and is a main water source

is notable for forming an international border rather than its water role

Surface Forms

Shari main

Etymology

Shari (also spelled Chari) is the local name for a large river in central Africa that people have used for centuries. One popular idea is that the name comes from local words meaning 'river' or 'water', so Shari simply names that important waterway.