Benin City

Benin

Be·nin

B0189800 (bə-nĭn′, bĕ-nēn′)1. A former kingdom of western Africa, now part of Nigeria. It flourished from the 14th to the 17th century.2. Formerly Da·ho·mey (də-hō′mē, dä-ô-mā′) A country of western Africa. Originally made up of several ancient kingdoms colonized by France in the 19th century, it became independent in 1960 and was renamed Benin in 1975. Porto-Novo is the capital and Cotonou the largest city.3. also Benin City A city of southern Nigeria near the Benin River, about 160 km (100 mi) long. The city is known for its bronze works of art.

Benin City

n (Placename) a city in S Nigeria, capital of Edo state: former capital of the kingdom of Benin. Pop: 1 022 000 (2005 est)

Benin′ Cit′y

n. a city in S Nigeria. 203,000.