dahomey

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A proper noun referring to a historical kingdom and former country on the western coast of Africa, which was formerly under French control.

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1. Historical KingdomB2formal

   A powerful West African kingdom that existed from the 17th to the 19th century in what is now southern Benin.

   مملكة داهومي

   • The Kingdom of Dahomey was known for its military strength and the famous all-female warrior unit, the Dahomey Amazons.
   • Dahomey was a major center of the transatlantic slave trade.
   • The French conquered Dahomey in the late 19th century.

2. Former Country NameB2formal

   The name of a country on the western coast of Africa, formerly under French control, which is now known as Benin.

   داهومي

   • Dahomey gained independence from France in 1960.
   • The country was renamed Benin in 1975.
   • Dahomey was a French colony known as French Dahomey.