Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
timbuktu
noun
/tɪmˈbʌktu/
Definition
A city in Mali, famously known as a historical center of learning and trade.
Examples
- Timbuktu was an important city during the medieval period.
- Many people dream of visiting Timbuktu for its unique history.
- The term ‘Timbuktu’ is sometimes used metaphorically to describe remote locations.
Meaning
Timbuktu is often used to refer to a distant or obscure place, especially in contexts related to far-off places or cultures.
Synonyms
- Remote place
- Distant land
- Out-of-the-way location
