Definition
Definition of Macau - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographySpecial Administrative Region of China near Hong Kong
- Macau is known for its casinos and tourism.
2.
historyformer Portuguese province on China's south coast
- Macau was under Portuguese control until 1999.
Origin of Macau
Portuguese, Macau (bay) + Chinese, Ou (bay)
Terms with Macau included in their meaning
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geography
the main landmass of China excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
Macau leader
head of government in Macau
Macau
related to Macau, a region in China
ethnic group
person from Macau with mixed European and Asian heritage
geography
person from Macau
language
creole language from Macau based on Portuguese
finance
unit of currency in Macau
Examples of Macau in a sentence
Many international events are hosted in Macau. Macau's colonial architecture reflects its Portuguese past. Tourists flock to Macau for its unique blend of cultures.
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- Chinese:澳门, ...
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- Arabic:مَكاو, ...
- Hebrew:מַקָאוּ, ...
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