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Kalahari
kaluh-HAH-ree
Kalahari (name) means a vast semi-arid desert spanning much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Example: “The documentary followed a pride of lions surviving the dry season in the Kalahari.”
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A vast semi-arid desert spanning much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa.
"The documentary followed a pride of lions surviving the dry season in the Kalahari."
How to use Kalahari
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA huge, dry desert region in southern Africa.
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Etymology
From Tswana Kgalagadi, meaning roughly "the great thirst" — a reference to how dry the region is.
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What does “Kalahari” mean?
The word “Kalahari” means a vast semi-arid desert spanning much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. In plain terms, a huge, dry desert region in southern Africa.
How do you pronounce “Kalahari”?
“Kalahari” is pronounced kaluh-HAH-ree (/ˌkɑləˈhɑɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kalahari” in a sentence?
Here is “Kalahari” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed a pride of lions surviving the dry season in the Kalahari.”
What part of speech is “Kalahari”?
“Kalahari” is a name.
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