noun
Rwanda
roo-AN-duh
noun
1
A landlocked country in East Africa, known for its mountainous landscape and rapid post-1994 recovery and development.
"Rwanda has become known for its cleanliness initiatives and conservation efforts."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small East African nation, capital Kigali, widely known both for the tragic 1994 genocide and for its notable recovery since.
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Etymology
From the Rwanda-Rundi phrase "u Rwanda," ultimately linked to a verb meaning "to expand."