Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure and statesman: "Kenneth David Kaunda" is the name of a Zambian politician who led the movement for his country's independence and became its first president.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Kenneth David Kaunda is often referred to as the father of Zambia.
  • The leadership of Kenneth David Kaunda was crucial in the transition from Northern Rhodesia to an independent Zambia.
  • Many biographies have been written about Kenneth David Kaunda.

Advanced Usage

• "Kaunda": The surname "Kaunda" is often used alone to refer to the statesman, especially in historical and political contexts.
  • Kaunda served as President of Zambia for 27 years.
  • The policies of Kaunda shaped the early years of the Zambian nation.

Variants and Related Words

• KK: A common abbreviation or nickname for Kenneth Kaunda.
• Zambia (n): The name of the nation he helped found and lead.
• Northern Rhodesia (n): The former colonial name of the territory that became Zambia.

Synonyms

• Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.
• Freedom fighter: A person who takes part in a struggle to achieve political freedom.
• Founding father: A leading figure in the founding of a country or institution.

Related Phrases

• Kaunda's philosophy of Humanism: Refers to his political and social ideology which emphasized mutual aid, trust, and community.
  • Kaunda's philosophy of Humanism was a central theme of his presidency.

Related Idioms

• The Kaunda era: A phrase used to describe the period of Zambian history during and influenced by his presidency.
  • The economic policies of the Kaunda era are still debated today.

Noun

1. statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia's first president (1924-1999)