zimbabwe
noun
Simple meaning
Any of the prominent cultural ruins of which Greater Zimbabwe is the most well known.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
zɪmˈbɑbweɪ
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Definition
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noun
Any of the prominent cultural ruins of which Greater Zimbabwe is the most well known.
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Zimbabwe. Formerly called Southern Rhodesia or Rhodesia.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Country / landlocked
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A landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia.
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A native or inhabitant of Zimbabwe.
The basic unit of money in Zimbabwe.
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Sense: any of the prominent cultural ruins of which Greater Zimbabwe is the most well known
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