Associations to the word «Benin»

Wiktionary

BENIN, proper noun. A country in Western Africa. Official name: Republic of Benin.
BENIN CITY, proper noun. A city and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria.

Dictionary definition

BENIN, noun. A country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control.

Wise words

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