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How to pronounce rhodesia

IPA transcription: [ɹoʊ'diʒə]

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Noun

  • a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980

Usage examples

  • Born in Rhodesia, Goodwin emigrated to Australia as a child.
  • He was imprisoned in Khami Prison near Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia.
  • He was the grandson of Sir John Chancellor, the first Governor of Southern Rhodesia.
  • He returned to Rhodesia as a police sergeant, and resumed his career.
  • “From Rhodesia, you remember.” “Good God, the murderer!” he choked.
  • His main focus was largely supporting Ian Smith's government in Rhodesia.
  • Because of this, the passes were heavily mined by Rhodesian government forces.
  • I had used the stuff in Rhodesia and knew its power.
  • Northern and Southern Rhodesia were sometimes informally called "the Rhodesias".
  • At the same time the United Rhodesia Party became the United Federal Party.