Definitions

1. noun

A country in northeastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the northeast, Libya to the northwest, Chad to the west, the Central African Republic to the southwest, South Sudan to the south, and Ethiopia to the southeast.

“The government of Sudan has been working to improve living conditions for its citizens.”

2. noun

A region in southern Africa, formerly a province of South Africa, now divided into three provinces, the Northern Cape, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape.

“The town of Port Elizabeth is located in the former region of the Cape of Good Hope, now part of the Eastern Cape province.”

3. proper noun

A river in Africa, flowing through southern Sudan.

“The Sudanese government has been working to preserve the natural habitats of the animals that live along the river Sudan.”

4. noun

A type of clay or soil, often used in pottery.

“The potters used a mix of clay and water to create the delicate ceramics.”