eastafricanstate
nounUK /ˌiːst ˈæfrɪkən steɪt/
US /ˌiːst ˈæfrɪkən steɪt/
A country that is located in the eastern part of Africa.
Kenya is an East African state known for its wildlife.
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2. A political member of the East African Community.
The East African state joined the community to boost trade.
3. A region within a country that lies in eastern Africa.
The East African state of the federation has its own parliament.
4. A historical territory in eastern Africa under a particular government.
The East African state gained independence in the 1960s.