KwaZulu-Natal
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Definition
Proper noun: A province in the eastern part of South Africa, located along the Indian Ocean coastline. It was formed in 1994 from the merger of the former Natal province and the KwaZulu bantustan.
Usage
The word "KwaZulu-Natal" is used as the official name of the South African province. It functions as a singular proper noun. * Durban is a major port city in KwaZulu-Natal. * KwaZulu-Natal is known for its beautiful beaches and the Drakensberg mountains.* * The province of KwaZulu-Natal has a rich cultural heritage.*
Advanced Usage
- The name is often abbreviated in informal contexts as KZN.
- The KZN coast is a popular holiday destination.
Variants and Related Words
- Natal: The historical name for the region prior to 1994.
- KwaZulu: Refers to the historical bantustan or "homeland" for the Zulu people during the apartheid era, which was incorporated into the new province.
Synonyms
- KZN (abbreviation)
Notes on Meaning
The name "KwaZulu-Natal" reflects its dual heritage: "KwaZulu" (place of the Zulu people) and "Natal" (the name given by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, arriving on Christmas Day, from the Portuguese "Natal" for Christmas).
Noun
- a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean
- Natal was renamed KwaZulu-Natal in 1994