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🌍 Historic African area 🇸🇩 Old name for Sudan
Soudan

Soudan

9.9
An old spelling for the country Sudan in northeast Africa
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Soudán
  • In the nineteenth century, explorers traveled deep into Soudan seeking the source of the Nile.

Examples

  • The country of Soudan is known for its rich history.

  • The ancient kingdoms of Soudan thrived along the banks of the Nile.

  • Historical documents often refer to present-day Sudan as Soudan.

  • In 1956, Soudan gained independence from British rule.

  • The capital of Soudan is Khartoum, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile.

  • Soudan has a rich history that includes ancient civilizations and diverse cultures.

  • In 1956, Soudan gained its independence from British-Egyptian rule.

Synonyms

Sudan
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A country in northeast Africa next to the Red Sea

is an older alternative spelling of that name
Republic of the Sudan
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  • Formal
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A country in northeast Africa that borders the Red Sea and became independent in 1956

is an archaic alternative spelling and not the formal official title

Surface Forms

Soudan main
Sudan main

Etymology

Soudan is an older or French spelling of Sudan. Both come from the Arabic Bilad al-Sūdān, meaning 'land of the blacks', which is why the modern country's name comes from that older regional name.