An·ta·na·na·ri·vo ( n t -nn-r  v , änt-nän-) Formerly Ta·na·na·rive (t-nn-rv, tä-nä-nä-rv) The capital and largest city of Madagascar, in the east-central part of the country. It was founded in the 17th century as a walled citadel. Population: 1,400,000. |
Antananarivo [ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ]
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(Placename) the capital of Madagascar, on the central plateau: founded in the 17th century by a Hova chief; university (1961). Pop.: 1 052 835 (1993) Former name Tananarive
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| Noun | 1. |  Antananarivo - the capital and largest city of MadagascarMadagascar, Malagasy Republic, Republic of Madagascar - a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960 |
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