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Rhodesia

geographical name Rho·de·sia \rō-ˈdē-zh(ē-)ə\

Definition of RHODESIA

1
region cen S Africa comprising Zambia & Zimbabwe; contains rich archaeological findings
2
— see zimbabwe 2
— Rho·de·sian \-zh(ē-)ən\ adjective or noun
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Rhymes with RHODESIA

amnesia, atresia

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Rhodesia
  2. Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Federation of
  3. Northern Rhodesia
  4. Southern Rhodesia
  5. Zambia
  6. Zimbabwe
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