Macau

/məˈkaʊ/ noun

Definition

a Special Administrative Region of China, formerly a Portuguese colony

Etymology

From Chinese 澳門 (Àomén), possibly meaning 'bay gate'

Kelly Says

Macau's name likely means 'bay gate' in Chinese, which perfectly describes its position as a gateway between the Pearl River and the South China Sea!

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