Definition

Proper noun * The Zambezi River: A major river in southern Africa. It originates in Zambia, flows through or along the borders of several countries (including Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique), and empties into the Indian Ocean. It is the fourth-longest river in Africa and is notable for its dramatic features, including the Victoria Falls.

Usage

• The word "Zambezi" is typically used as part of the full name "Zambezi River".
• It functions as a singular, proper noun referring to the specific geographical feature.
• It can be used with the definite article "the" when referring to the river as a whole entity.

Examples

• The Zambezi River is a vital source of water and hydroelectric power for the region.
• Many species of wildlife depend on the ecosystems along the Zambezi.
• David Livingstone was the first European to document the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
• A journey down the Zambezi offers incredible scenic views.

Advanced Usage

• The river's name can be used attributively to describe things related to it.
  • The Zambezi basin is ecologically diverse.
  • They went on a Zambezi canoe safari.

Variants and Related Words

• Zambezi (noun): Often used alone as a shortened form of "Zambezi River" in context.
  • We crossed the Zambezi by ferry.
• Zambian (adjective): Of or relating to the country of Zambia, through which the river flows.
  • The Zambian side of the river.

Synonyms

• River Zambezi: A less common but valid alternative phrasing.

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Source of the Zambezi: The location where the river begins.
• Mouth of the Zambezi: The location where the river meets the Indian Ocean (a large delta).
• Zambezi Valley: The geographical region through which the river flows.

Noun

1. an African river; flows into the Indian Ocean