benin

[US]/beˈnin/
[UK]/bəˈnɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Benin (a country in West Africa);Benin Bay (part of the Gulf of Guinea)

Phrases & Collocations

Republic of Benin

benin city

travel to benin

culture of benin

history of benin

benin's economy

food in benin

people of benin

benin's geography

Example Sentences

Benin is a country in West Africa.

I would like to visit Benin one day.

Benin has a rich cultural heritage.

The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.

Benin is known for its vibrant music scene.

The official language of Benin is French.

Benin gained independence from France in 1960.

Benin is a member of the African Union.

The economy of Benin relies heavily on agriculture.

Benin has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

benin is known for its rich cultural heritage.

the capital of benin is porto-novo.

many tourists visit benin to explore its history.

benin has a diverse range of wildlife.

the economy of benin relies heavily on agriculture.

benin is famous for its voodoo culture.

the people of benin are known for their hospitality.

benin's coastline is a popular destination for beach lovers.

traditional music and dance are important in benin.

benin is a member of the economic community of west african states.

Real-world Examples

For example, sending money from Benin to Nigeria.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

And we motorbiked across Togo and across what was then Dahomey, but is now Benin into Nigeria.

Source: American English dialogue

He rode through Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, and Niger.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Benin and the others summon the power of the animal spirits.

Source: Human Planet

On January 6, 2019, his late father's birthday, he landed in Benin.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

Those are valuable artworks from the 19th century Dahomey kingdom in present-day Benin.

Source: VOA Special August 2022 Collection

Benin makes the first hit, and now the monkeys scatter.

Source: Human Planet

The Nigerian government says it is re-opening four border crossings with Benin and Niger.

Source: BBC Listening Collection December 2020

Votes are being counted in Benin after an election to choose a new president.

Source: BBC Listening March 2016 Compilation

Benin is hungry and he's determined today's hunt will be more successful.

Source: Human Planet

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