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Zanzibar

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Name — An island region of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, formerly an independent sultanate.

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Etymology

Zanzibar traces back ultimately to Classical Persian زنگبار (zangibār), literally “black-skinned coast”.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Zanzibar” mean?
The word “Zanzibar” means an island region of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, formerly an independent sultanate.
How do you pronounce “Zanzibar”?
“Zanzibar” is pronounced ZAN-zih-bah (/ˈzænzɪbɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zanzibar” in a sentence?
Here is “Zanzibar” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on the beaches of Zanzibar.”
What part of speech is “Zanzibar”?
“Zanzibar” is a name.

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