Windhoek

[ vint-hook ]

noun

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

Windhoek

/ ˈvɪnt-; ˈwɪntˌhʊk /

noun

1. the capital of Namibia, in the centre, at an altitude of 1654 m (5428 ft): formerly the capital of German South West Africa. Pop: 252 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

The 38-year-old, who lives in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, is desperate to get to Quebec to see her aunt and cousins whom she has not seen for almost a decade.

From BBC

Mr Geingob was interred in a mausoleum at Heroes' Acre on the outskirts of the capital, Windhoek, as mourners paid tribute to a man they hailed as a nation-builder and a pan-African hero.

From BBC

Mr. Geingob, who had been receiving treatment for cancer, died at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek, just after midnight, the statement said.

From New York Times

As one of few obstetricians then in Windhoek, he delivered 70 babies.

From BBC

In Windhoek, Namibia, where she was being shown around by first lady Monica Geingos, she attended a luncheon that a local reporter said contained every important person in the country’s government.

From Washington Post