Antananarivo

[ ahn-tuh-nah-nuh-ree-voh, an-tuh-nan-uh- ]
/ ˌɑn təˌnɑ nəˈri voʊ, ˌæn təˌnæn ə- /

noun

a city in and the capital of Madagascar, in the central part.
Formerly Tananarive.

Definition for antananarivo (2 of 2)

Madagascar
[ mad-uh-gas-ker ]
/ ˌmæd əˈgæs kər /

noun

an island republic in the Indian Ocean, about 240 miles (385 km) off the SE coast of Africa: formerly a French colony; gained independence 1960. 227,800 sq. mi. (590,000 sq. km). Capital: Antananarivo.
Formerly Malagasy Republic.

OTHER WORDS FROM Madagascar

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British Dictionary definitions for antananarivo (1 of 2)

Antananarivo
/ (ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ) /

noun

the capital of Madagascar, on the central plateau: founded in the 17th century by a Hova chief; university (1961). Pop: 1 808 000 (2005 est) Former name: Tananarive

British Dictionary definitions for antananarivo (2 of 2)

Madagascar
/ (ˌmædəˈɡæskə) /

noun

an island republic in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa: made a French protectorate in 1895; became autonomous in 1958 and fully independent in 1960; contains unique flora and fauna. Languages: Malagasy and French. Religions: animist and Christian. Currency: franc. Capital: Antananarivo. Pop: 22 599 098 (2013 est). Area: 587 041 sq km (266 657 sq miles) Official name (since 1975): Democratic Republic of Madagascar Former name (1958–75): Malagasy Republic

Cultural definitions for antananarivo

Madagascar
[ (mad-uh-gas-kuhr) ]

Island republic in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. Its capital and largest city is Antananarivo.

notes for Madagascar

The island of Madagascar is the fourth largest in the world.

notes for Madagascar

Madagascar was under French control from the late nineteenth century until 1960, when it gained full independence. Its culture mixes European, African, and South Asian influences.