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Guinea

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Guinea

1
n
a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
2
n
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Guinea
1

n a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958

Synonyms:
French Guinea, Republic of Guinea
Example of:
African country, African nation
any one of the countries occupying the African continent
2

n (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

Synonyms:
dago, ginzo, greaseball, wop
Type of:
Italian
a native or inhabitant of Italy
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