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Definition of Eritrea
1. Noun. An African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
Exact synonyms: State Of Eritrea
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Asmara, Asmera, Massawa
Group relationships: Horn Of Africa, Somali Peninsula
Member holonyms: Eritrean
Derivative terms: Eritrean
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Asmara, Asmera, Massawa
Group relationships: Horn Of Africa, Somali Peninsula
Member holonyms: Eritrean
Derivative terms: Eritrean
Medical Definition of Eritrea
1. A country of eastern africa, west of the red sea. In ancient times, it formed a part of many kingdoms at different periods. Its capital is asmara. Under italian rule from 1869 to 1890 and under the british as a protectorate until 1952, it was federated with ethiopia in 1952 and was made one of its provinces in 1962. In 1991 eritrea was established as a de facto independent state and became fully independent in 1993. The name eritrea alludes to its location near the red sea since it comes from the greek erythros, red. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eritrea
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