Benin city
a city in s nigeria.
historical examples
west african studies mary henrietta kingsley
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west african studies mary henrietta kingsley
noun
a city in s nigeria, capital of edo state: former capital of the kingdom of benin. pop: 1 022 000 (2005 est)
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