São Tomé

geographical name

São To·​mé ˌsau̇ⁿ-tə-ˈmā How to pronounce São Tomé (audio)
1
island of western Africa in the Gulf of Guinea just north of the Equator population 180,000

Note: São Tomé is a constituent part of the country of São Tomé and Príncipe.

2
town on the northeast coast of São Tomé island that serves as national capital of São Tomé and Príncipe

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“São Tomé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/S%C3%A3o%20Tom%C3%A9. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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