accra

¹ American

[ak-ruh, uh-krah] / ˈæk rə, əˈkrɑ /

noun

the wood of a sapele.

Accra ² American

[ak-ruh, uh-krah] / ˈæk rə, əˈkrɑ /

Or Akkra

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea.

Accra British

/ əˈkrɑː /

noun

the capital of Ghana, a port on the Gulf of Guinea: built on the site of three 17th-century trading fortresses founded by the English, Dutch, and Danish. Pop: 1 970 000 (2005 est)

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Etymology

Origin of accra

Probably after Accra

Example Sentences

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Kotoka International Airport will now be known as Accra International Airport, its original name.

From BBC

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has been quoted in local media as saying that the change was aimed at projecting a neutral national image and reflecting the name of the capital city, Accra.

From BBC

George said he had asked the Russian ambassador in the capital city Accra for Moscow's cooperation in getting justice for the victims.

From BBC

"People are coming specifically for it now," textile trader William Nene said as he folded freshly woven smocks, which are also known as "batakari", at his small stall in central Accra.

From Barron's

The president's prescription, through his Accra Reset project, is more investment in relevant skills, co-ordinated industrialisation across Africa's regions and joined-up continental negotiation with outside partners.

From BBC

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