sahel
/ˈʃɛl/ or /sɑːˈɛl/Definitions
1. noun
A transitional zone between the Sahara Desert and the savannas to the south, characterized by a mix of desert and savanna vegetation.
“The nomadic tribes have been migrating through the Sahel region for centuries.”
2. noun
A region in West Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
“The Sahel region has been affected by severe droughts in recent years.”