Etymology

São Tomé and Príncipe

Today it means: A country and archipelago of Central Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Official name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Capital: São Tomé. Full definition →

Portuguese São Tomé e Príncipe
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  1. Portuguese · calque ofSão Tomé e Príncipe
  2. English todaySão Tomé and Príncipe

Partial calque of Portuguese São Tomé e Príncipe (literally “Saint Thomas and Prince”), the two major islands which form the nation.

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