Guinea-Bissau: Meaning and Definition of

Guin•ea-Bis•sau

Pronunciation: (gin'ē-bi-sou'), [key]

— n.

a republic on the W coast of Africa, between Guinea and Senegal: formerly a Portuguese overseas province; gained independence in 1974. 600,000; 13,948 sq. mi. (36,125 sq. km). Cap.: Bissau. Formerly,

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