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senegambian

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Sen⋅e⋅gam⋅bi⋅a

  [sen-i-gam-bee-uh]
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–noun
1. a region in W Africa between the Senegal and Gambia rivers, now mostly in Senegal.
2. a confederation of Senegal and the Gambia, formed in 1982.
Related forms:
Sen⋅e⋅gam⋅bi⋅an, adjective
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Sen·e·gam·bi·a   (sěn'ĭ-gām'bē-ə)   

  1. A region of western Africa watered by the Senegal and Gambia rivers.

  2. A confederation of Senegal and Gambia (1981-1989) intended to promote cooperation between the two countries in matters of foreign policy, security, and economic affairs. Senegal dissolved the confederation when Gambia refused to move closer toward union.

Sen'e·gam'bi·an adj.
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