Definition of Zambia

1. Noun. A republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964.

Exact synonyms: Northern Rhodesia, Republic Of Zambia
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Capital Of Zambia, Lusaka, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Zambezi, Zambezi River
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Cewa, Chewa, Chichewa, Zambian
Derivative terms: Zambian

Definition of Zambia

1. Proper noun. A country in southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Zambia. Formerly called Northern Rhodesia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Zambia

1. A republic in southern africa, south of democratic republic of the congo and tanzania, and north of zimbabwe. Its capital is lusaka. It was formerly called northern rhodesia. Under the jurisdiction of the british south africa company 1889-1924, it became a british protectorate in 1924, then part of the federation of rhodesia and nyasaland 1953-63. It became an independent republic in 1964. The country takes its name from the zambezi river flowing through it, the fourth longest on the continent. Za (river) also gave its name to zaire. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zambia

zaldaride
zaleplon
zalospirone
zaltidine
zaltoprofen
zalutumumab
zam
zaman
zamang
zamangs
zamans
zamarra
zamarras
zamarro
zamarros
zambia (current term)
zambo
zambomba
zambombas
zambos
zambuck
zambucks
zambuk
zambuks
zamburak
zamburaks
zamia
zamia family
zamias

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