southern rhodesia
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A teacher points to a map showing the location of Southern Rhodesia in a history lesson.
Definition
Proper noun A historical name for a landlocked country in southern Africa, now officially known as the Republic of Zimbabwe. It was a self-governing British colony from 1923 until it unilaterally declared independence as Rhodesia in 1965. The name "Southern Rhodesia" was used to distinguish it from Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).
Usage Examples
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- Geopolitical Change:
Advanced Usage
- Historical and Legal Context: The term is primarily used in historical, diplomatic, or academic discussions concerning the colonial and post-colonial period in central Africa. Its use often implies a specific timeframe before the country's recognized independence.
- Example: The policies implemented in Southern Rhodesia during the 1960s had long-lasting effects.
Variants and Related Words
- Rhodesia: The name adopted by the colony when it unilaterally declared independence from the United Kingdom in 1965.
- Zimbabwe: The official name of the country since it achieved internationally recognized independence in 1980.
- Northern Rhodesia: The historical name for the British protectorate north of the Zambezi River, which became the independent nation of Zambia in 1964.
Synonyms
- Rhodesia (specifically post-1965)
- Zimbabwe (post-1980, contemporary usage)
Notes on Usage
- "Southern Rhodesia" is anachronistic when referring to the contemporary nation. The correct and current name is Zimbabwe.
- The term may carry political connotations related to its colonial past and the struggle for majority rule.
A teacher points to a map showing the location of Southern Rhodesia in a history lesson.
Noun
- a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980