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entebbe

/ɛnˈtɛb.eɪ/

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noun

/ɛnˈtɛb.eɪ/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее город на юге Уганды, расположенный на озере Виктория, известный своим международным аэропортом и операцией по спасению заложников израильским спецназом в 1976 году.

A proper noun referring to a town in southern Uganda, located on Lake Victoria, known for its international airport and the 1976 hostage rescue operation by Israeli commandos.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Town in UgandaB2formal

    A town located in southern Uganda on the shores of Lake Victoria, known for its international airport.

    ruГород в Уганде

    • Entebbe is a popular starting point for tourists visiting Uganda.
    • The city of Entebbe lies on the northern shore of Lake Victoria.
    • Many travelers fly into Entebbe International Airport.
  2. Site of the 1976 hostage rescueB2formal

    The location of a famous 1976 operation where Israeli commandos rescued hostages from a hijacked plane at Entebbe International Airport.

    ruМесто операции по спасению заложников 1976 года

    • The Entebbe raid is one of the most famous hostage rescue missions in history.
    • In 1976, Israeli forces conducted a daring rescue at Entebbe Airport.
    • The operation in Entebbe freed over 100 hostages.