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Entebbe

Entebbe

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A town in southern Uganda on Lake Victoria with an international airport
  • proper noun
: Entebbe
  • I arrived in 1975, shortly after the spaceship Voyager was launched into orbit and before Israeli commandos rescued a hijacked Air France plane in Entebbe, Uganda.
  • Entebbe clinic
  • Entebbe, Uganda

And you, you lost your brother at Entebbe.

Examples

  • In Entebbe, visitors often enjoy the scenic views of Lake Victoria.

  • Many travelers use Entebbe as a starting point for exploring Uganda's beautiful landscapes.

  • The company arrives in Entebbe the day after tomorrow.

    White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)

  • They have landed here at Entebbe.

    The Last King of Scotland (2006)

  • The TECCONILE's secretariat at Entebbe, Uganda, became operational on 1 January 1993.

    Academic text (2008)

  • A full statement is expected later today from the Ministry of Health, but the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe has reportedly confirmed that it is Marburg, prompting widespread containment measures now.

    Blog text (17)

  • The flight from London arrived in Entebbe, a town known for its international airport.

Surface Forms

Entebbe main

Etymology

Entebbe comes from the local language Luganda, where the old word entebe means 'seat' or 'place to sit'. Think of the town as a 'seat' on the shore of Lake Victoria — that image helps explain why Entebbe became an important settled place and the site of the main airport.