tanganyika

/tændʒəˈniːkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A former state in East Africa from 1961 to 1964, which is now part of Tanzania.

“The explorers traveled through the Tanganyika region, marveling at the diverse wildlife.”

2. proper noun

A lake in East Africa, located on the border between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

“The Tanganyika Lake is home to over 100 species of fish.”

Synonyms

  • lake victoria
  • tanzania

Antonyms

  • barren land
  • desert