Casamance
English
A map of Senegal, with Casamance highlighted in red.
Etymology
Borrowed from Wolof and Fula Kasamansa?
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkæ.zəˌmæns/, /ˈkæ.sə-/
Proper noun
Casamance
- (geography) A river in West Africa.
- (geography) The portion of Senegal located south of The Gambia, with the above river running through it.
Hypernyms
- Senegal
Usage notes
Sometimes referred to with the definite article the.