noun
Uncommon
Botswana
bot-SWAH-nuh
Botswana (noun) means a landlocked country in Southern Africa, with Gaborone as its capital. Example: “They went on safari in Botswana to see the wildlife of the Okavango Delta.”
noun
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A landlocked country in Southern Africa, with Gaborone as its capital.
"They went on safari in Botswana to see the wildlife of the Okavango Delta."
How to use Botswana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in Southern Africa known for its wildlife reserves and diamond industry.
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Etymology
From the Tswana language, formed from a prefix meaning "land of" plus "Tswana," the name of the country's major ethnic group.
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What does “Botswana” mean?
The word “Botswana” means a landlocked country in Southern Africa, with Gaborone as its capital. In plain terms, a country in Southern Africa known for its wildlife reserves and diamond industry.
How do you pronounce “Botswana”?
“Botswana” is pronounced bot-SWAH-nuh (/bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Botswana” in a sentence?
Here is “Botswana” used in a sentence: “They went on safari in Botswana to see the wildlife of the Okavango Delta.”
What part of speech is “Botswana”?
“Botswana” is a noun.
Is “Botswana” a common word?
“Botswana” is an uncommon word in modern English.
