northern rhodesia
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Definition
Proper noun: - A former name for the Republic of Zambia, a landlocked country in central Africa. It was a British protectorate from 1924 until it gained independence in 1964, at which point it was renamed Zambia.
Usage
- Historical Context: The term 'Northern Rhodesia' is used primarily in historical contexts to refer to the territory during the period of British administration.
- The colonial administration in Northern Rhodesia was based in Livingstone.
- Copper mining was the economic backbone of Northern Rhodesia.
Advanced Usage
- The name 'Northern Rhodesia' derives from Cecil Rhodes, the British colonial administrator. The southern part of the region was known as Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
- It is often used in contrast with 'Southern Rhodesia' when discussing the history of central Africa.
- The federation of Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland was dissolved in 1963.
Variants and Related Words
- Zambia (Proper noun): The current and official name of the country since independence.
- Lusaka is the capital of Zambia.
- Rhodesia (Proper noun, historical): A general term historically referring to regions named after Cecil Rhodes, primarily Northern Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia.
Synonyms
- Protectorate of Northern Rhodesia: The official colonial name.
- Zambia (pre-independence): Used to specify the territory before 1964.
Related Phrases
- Move to independence: A common phrase describing the transition of Northern Rhodesia to Zambia.
- Northern Rhodesia's move to independence was achieved with relatively little bloodshed compared to other African nations.
Noun
- a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964