Macao
a Portuguese overseas territory in S China, in the delta of the Zhu Jiang River and including two small adjacent islands. 6 sq. mi. (16 sq. km).
the seaport and capital of this territory.
- Portuguese Ma·cáu .
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How to use Macao in a sentence
Bush later canceled the Macao sanctions and opened talks with the North.
Leslie H. Gelb: North Korea, U.S. Headed to Brink of War, Unnoticed | Leslie H. Gelb | April 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHefner: Yes, we will be announcing casinos in both Macao and London.
Today we beheld the coast of China for the first time, and towards evening we were not more than thirty-three miles from Macao.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferBut notwithstanding their palpable defeat, as the English ships soon after set sail for Macao, the Chinese claimed the victory.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanReaching Macao upon the 28th of November, he heard news which disconcerted him.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules Verne
The embassy visited Canton and Macao, and thence returned to England.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneThe storm having subsided, the junks were soon left far behind and we reached Macao safely.
My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands | George Francis Train
British Dictionary definitions for Macao
/ (məˈkaʊ) /
a special administrative region of China, in the south of the country, across the estuary of the Zhu Jiang from Hong Kong: chief centre of European trade with China in the 18th century; attained partial autonomy in 1976; formerly (until 1999) a Portuguese overseas province under a long-term lease from China, as with Hong Kong (a UK territory until 1997); transit trade with rest of China; tourism and financial services. It retains its own currency, the pataca. Pop: 583 003 (2013 est). Area: 16 sq km (6 sq miles): Portuguese name: Macau
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