Dahomey

Translation of "dahomey" into Russian

Proper noun

Dahomey

dahomeys

Country/kingdom name; treated as proper noun rather than common count noun.

Dahomey was a kingdom in West Africa.

Дагомея была королевством в Западной Африке.

Adjective

Relating to Dahomey, its people, language, or culture.

The museum hosts a Dahomey exhibition featuring royal regalia.

Proper noun

A historical kingdom (c. 1600–1904) located in the area of present-day Benin, West Africa, noted for its powerful military and vibrant culture.

The Kingdom of Dahomey was renowned for its disciplined army of female warriors.

The official name (1960–1975) of the West African country that is now called the Republic of Benin.

After independence from France, the nation was known as Dahomey until it adopted the name Benin in 1975.

kingdom of dahomey

The Kingdom of Dahomey was a West African state that existed from about 1600 until 1904.

Королевство Дагомея

Королевство Дагомея было западноафриканским государством, существовавшим с примерно 1600 по 1904 год.

dahomey amazons

The Dahomey Amazons were an all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey.

Дагомейские амазонки

Дагомейские амазонки были полностью женским военным подразделением Королевства Дагомея.

republic of dahomey

The Republic of Dahomey was the name of Benin from 1958 to 1975.

Республика Дагомея

Республика Дагомея — это название Бенина с 1958 по 1975 год.

history of dahomey

He wrote a detailed book about the history of Dahomey.

История Дагомеи

Он написал подробную книгу об истории Дагомеи.

dahomey art

Dahomey art is known for its unique sculptures and textiles.

Дагомейское искусство

Дагомейское искусство известно своими уникальными скульптурами и текстилем.