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Zim·ba·bwe (zim bäbwā′, -wē′)

country in S Africa, north of South Africa and west of Mozambique: a self-governing British colony (as Southern Rhodesia) from 1923; became a republic (1970) as Rhodesia; gained full legal independence (1980) as Zimbabwe: 150,872 sq mi (390,757 sq km); pop. 10,402,000; cap. Harare

Etymology: after a ruined city in the SE part, probably built (c. 15th c.) by a Bantu people

Related Forms:

  • Zimbabwean Zim·ba′bwe·an (-bwē ən) adjective, noun

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