ALL meanings of mozambique
Mo·zam·bique
M m - noun mozambique Formerly Portuguese East Africa. a republic in SE Africa: formerly an overseas province of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 297,731 sq. mi. (771,123 sq. km). Capital: Maputo. 1
- noun mozambique a seaport on an island just off the NE coast of this republic. 1
- noun mozambique country in Africa 1
- noun mozambique a republic in SE Africa: colonized by the Portuguese from 1505 onwards and a slave-trade centre until 1878; made an overseas province of Portugal in 1951; became an independent republic in 1975; became a member of the Commonwealth in 1995. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: animist majority. Currency: metical. Capital: Maputo. Pop: 24 096 669 (2013 est). Area: 812 379 sq km (313 661 sq miles) 0
- noun mozambique country in SE Africa, on Mozambique Channel: formerly a Portuguese territory, it became independent in 1975; member of the Commonwealth: 308,642 sq mi (799,380 sq km); pop. 11,674,000; cap. Maputo 0