Antananarivo

American  

[ahn-tuh-nah-nuh-ree-voh, an-tuh-nan-uh-] / ˌɑn təˌnɑ nəˈri voʊ, ˌæn təˌnæn ə- /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Madagascar, in the central part.

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Antananarivo British  

/ ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ /

noun

1. Former name: Tananarive.  the capital of Madagascar, on the central plateau: founded in the 17th century by a Hova chief; university (1961). Pop: 1 808 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

The main road linking the city to the capital, Antananarivo, was cut off in several places, "blocking humanitarian convoys", it said, while telecommunications were unstable.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The ceremony took place at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Antananarivo, where a large crowd gathered to watch - including those who spearheaded the demonstrations.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

The capital Antananarivo was calm early Wednesday but there was some uncertainty about what to expect next with international bodies expressing concern.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

According to Hery Ramiarison, professor of economics at the University of Antananarivo, these are the result of decades of poor economic planning and the government's failure to create inclusive wealth.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

Of what took place in 1840 was depicted at the time in a letter written by Rev. D. Griffiths, who was then residing at Antananarivo.

From Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century by Washington, Booker T.