Cameroonian

/ˌkæm.əˈruː.ni.ən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Cameroon, a country in Central Africa, or its people, culture, and language.

Etymology

Derived from Cameroon, the West African nation whose name comes from Portuguese 'Rio dos Camarões' (River of Shrimp), named by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century who observed large shrimp in the coastal rivers.

Kelly Says

Cameroon is called 'Africa in miniature' because it has almost every African ecosystem—rainforests, mountains, savannas, and deserts—all in one country, making Cameroonian culture incredibly diverse with over 280 ethnic groups!

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