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Ghana has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea

"Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British"

2

A style of Maltese folk singing

"The choir began their performance by singing a traditional ghanas to honor their heritage."

In plain English: Ghana is an African country located on the western coast of the continent, known for its rich history and vibrant culture.

"We visited Ghana to see its beautiful beaches and historic castles."

Proper Noun
1

A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Ghana.

"Ghana, officially known as the Republic of Ghana, is a vibrant nation located in West Africa."

Example Sentences
"We visited Ghana to see its beautiful beaches and historic castles." noun
"The Ghana flag waved proudly in the morning breeze." noun
"She is proud of her Ghana heritage and loves visiting home." noun
"Ghana has many beautiful beaches along its coast." noun
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Origin

The name Ghana was coined by J. B. Danquah to honor the historic Ghana Empire. It derives from the Soninke word gajanŋa, which referred to the land of gold or the king of gold.

Rhyming Words
ana vana jana fana dana tana rana mana hana cana yana wana nana lana pana iana zana sana bana kiana
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