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Rhodesia

roh-DEE-shuh

Rhodesia (name) means a former country in Southern Africa, now Zimbabwe, named after British colonialist Cecil Rhodes. Example: “The country of Rhodesia became independent Zimbabwe in 1980.”

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A former country in Southern Africa, now Zimbabwe, named after British colonialist Cecil Rhodes.
"The country of Rhodesia became independent Zimbabwe in 1980."
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Etymology

From Rhodes + -ia, after Cecil Rhodes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rhodesia” mean?

The word “Rhodesia” means a former country in Southern Africa, now Zimbabwe, named after British colonialist Cecil Rhodes.

How do you pronounce “Rhodesia”?

“Rhodesia” is pronounced roh-DEE-shuh (/ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rhodesia” in a sentence?

Here is “Rhodesia” used in a sentence: “The country of Rhodesia became independent Zimbabwe in 1980.”

What part of speech is “Rhodesia”?

“Rhodesia” is a name.

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