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noun (used with a singular verb)
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German, Kamerun. a region in W Africa: a German protectorate 1884–1919; divided in 1919 into British and French mandates.
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Also called British Cameroons. the NW part of this region: a British mandate 1919–46 and trusteeship 1946–61; by a 1961 plebiscite the S part (Southern Cameroons) joined the United Republic of Cameroon and the N part (Northern Cameroons) joined Nigeria.
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Cam·e·roon·i·an, adjective, noun
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Cameroons
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noun
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Also, Cameroun. Official name, United Republic of Cameroon. an independent republic in W Africa: formed 1960 by the French trusteeship of Cameroun; Southern Cameroons incorporated as a self-governing province 1961. 14,677,510; 183,350 sq. mi. (474,877 sq. km). Capital: Yaoundé.
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an active volcano in W Cameroon: highest peak on the coast of W Africa. 13,370 feet (4075 meters).
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Cam·e·roon·i·an, adjective, noun
pro-Came·roon, adjective, noun
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