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Definition of Cameroon
1. Noun. An inactive volcano in western Cameroon; highest peak on the West African coast.
2. Noun. A republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960.
Exact synonyms: Cameroun, Republic Of Cameroon
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Capital Of Cameroon, Yaounde, Douala
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Cameroonian
Derivative terms: Cameroonian
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Capital Of Cameroon, Yaounde, Douala
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Cameroonian
Derivative terms: Cameroonian
Medical Definition of Cameroon
1. A republic in central africa lying east of chad and the central african republic. Its capital is yaounde. As the cameroons, it existed from 1884 under german, british, french, and un mandates until it achieved independence in 1960. It united with the former british trust territory of southern cameroons in 1961. Its name is from the river that runs through it, rio dos camaroes, river of prawns, so called by 16th century portuguese explorers impressed by the abundance of prawns in its waters. (12 Dec 1998)