Lagos.
The largest city and former capital of Nigeria, in Lagos State.
Meaning & usage
The largest city and former capital of Nigeria, in Lagos State.
A state of Nigeria in the South West geopolitical zone. Capital: Ikeja. Largest city: Lagos City.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Portuguese Lagos, either from lagos (literally “lakes”) or after the Portuguese city. Piecewise doublet of Lakes.
A city and municipality of Faro district, Portugal.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Portuguese Lagos, from Old Galician-Portuguese Lagos, clipping of Latin Lacobriga, influenced by lagos (“lakes”).
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