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macao

/məˈkaʊ/

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noun

/məˈkaʊ/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее бывшую португальскую провинцию на южном побережье Китая, состоящую из полуострова и двух островов в Южно-Китайском море, которая вернулась под суверенитет Китая в 1999 году.

A proper noun referring to a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China, consisting of a peninsula and two islands in the South China Sea, which reverted to Chinese sovereignty in 1999.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Special Administrative Region of ChinaB1formal

    A former Portuguese territory on the south coast of China, consisting of a peninsula and two islands, which reverted to Chinese sovereignty in 1999. It is known for its casinos and tourism.

    ruСпециальный административный район Китая

    • Macao is famous for its vibrant casino industry.
    • The historic center of Macao is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • Many tourists visit Macao for its unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese culture.

    Synonymsmacau

Forms
  • macaos plural form
  • macaos' possessive plural form
  • macao's possessive singular form