Rhodesia

geographical name

Rho·​de·​sia rō-ˈdē-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce Rhodesia (audio)
1
region of central southern Africa comprising Zambia and Zimbabwe and containing rich archaeological findings
2
Rhodesian adjective or noun

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“Rhodesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rhodesia. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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