Burundi

geographical name

Bu·​run·​di bu̇-ˈrün-dē How to pronounce Burundi (audio)
-ˈru̇n-
variants or formerly Urundi
country on Lake Tanganyika in east central Africa; a republic; capital Gitega area about 10,745 square miles (27,830 square kilometers), population 11,845,000 see ruanda-urundi
Burundian adjective or noun

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“Burundi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Burundi. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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