Umtata

geographical name

Um·​ta·​ta u̇m-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce Umtata (audio)
city in the Republic of South Africa population 137,500

Note: Umtata served as the capital of Transkei.

Dictionary Entries Near Umtata

Cite this Entry

“Umtata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Umtata. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on Umtata

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!