dodoma: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Academic, Geographical
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What does “dodoma” mean?
The designated capital city of Tanzania, located in the central region of the country.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The designated capital city of Tanzania, located in the central region of the country.
Refers to the political and administrative centre of Tanzania, often contrasted with the larger economic and historical hub, Dar es Salaam. The term may be used metonymically to refer to the Tanzanian government.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Pronunciation differences follow general UK/US patterns for foreign loanwords.
Connotations
Neutral geographical/political reference in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both varieties, appearing primarily in geographical, political, or travel contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “dodoma” in a Sentence
[The capital] is [Dodoma][Dodoma] [is located] [in central Tanzania]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “dodoma” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Dodoma conference was well-attended.
American English
- The Dodoma proposal was reviewed.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports concerning East African markets or governmental affairs.
Academic
Appears in geographical, political science, and African studies texts.
Everyday
Rarely used in casual conversation outside specific contexts like travel plans or news about Tanzania.
Technical
Used in cartography, international relations, and development studies.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “dodoma”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “dodoma”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “dodoma”
- Misspelling as 'Dodama', 'Dodomo', or 'Dodomia'.
- Using 'Dodoma' as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Dar es Salaam is the former capital and largest city. Dodoma is the designated official capital, though many government functions remain in Dar es Salaam.
In British English, /dəʊˈdəʊmə/ (doh-DOH-muh). In American English, /doʊˈdoʊmə/ (doh-DOH-muh). The stress is on the second syllable.
It was designated in 1974 to centralise the government and promote development in the country's interior.
Yes, in a limited attributive sense (e.g., 'the Dodoma region', 'a Dodoma-based official'), but it is primarily a proper noun.
The designated capital city of Tanzania, located in the central region of the country.
Dodoma is usually formal, academic, geographical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
DOminant DOme of the MAp: Think of Dodoma as a dominant dome-shaped area on the map of central Tanzania.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SEAT OF POWER (for the Tanzanian government).
Practice
Quiz
What is Dodoma?