Synonyms for
Rhodesia
Definition
Rhodesia was a country in southern Africa from 1965 to 1979, equivalent to modern-day Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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Example sentences
- Rhodesia was a British colony until it gained independence in 1965.
- The government of Rhodesia was led by white minority rule.
- Rhodesia was known for its rich mineral resources.
- Many people were persecuted in Rhodesia because of their race.
- Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980.
Quotes
'I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native land.' - Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa
'The end of white rule in Rhodesia has come to resemble the end of white rule in South Africa, but the two countries are different in important ways.' - Nicholas Kristof, journalist
'The history of Rhodesia and its attainment of independence in 1980 is an important and fascinating part of African history.' - R. W. Johnson, historian