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Definition of “Dakar”

Dakar (ˈdækə Pronunciation for Dakar

Definitions

noun

  1. the capital and chief port of Senegal, on the SE side of Cape Verde peninsula. Pop: 2 313 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences Including 'Dakar'

But I raised a glass to Alex, pictured right practising in the UK, and all the Dakar Rally adventurers.
Sun, News of the World (2005)
For first time in its history, the rally will skip both Paris and Dakar.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
I don't want Lazard to be bothered by any of your people in Dakar ,' snapped Wolters.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
In November 1991, Her Majesty's yacht Britannia steamed into the West African port of Dakar for a much publicised four-day visit.
Lawson, Dominic (ed.) The Spectator Annual
SOUTH Africa's Alfie Cox won the 11th stage of the motorcycling section of the Dakar Rally yesterday.
Misc (1999)
Somewhat ironically, Dakar is playing host to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation this week.
British Medical Journal (2002)
The capital Dakar is well-known to car racing enthusiasts thanks to the annual Paris-Dakar rally.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
`Lazard wasn't on the plane when it landed in Dakar ,' he said.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
`When I heard Lazard wasn't on the Dakar flight I contacted them.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)

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