/biˈnɪn/ - [beenin] - Be•nin
We found 4 definitions of benin from 4 different sources.
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benin - a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control | ||
Republic of Benin, Dahomey | ||
africa the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean | ||
capital of benin, porto novo the capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon | ||
cotonou chief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin | ||
niger river, niger a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert | ||
beninese a native or inhabitant of Benin |