English Words Starting With Z
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- zahedan/ˌzɑːhɛˈdɑːn/a city in southeastern Iran, capital of Sistan and Baluchestan ProvincenounLow (primarily in geographic, travel, or geopolitical contexts)
- zahir-ud-din muhammad/ˈzɑːhɪr ʊd ˈdiːn mʊˈhæmɪd/The birth name of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire in India.nounC2
- zaibatsu/ˌzaɪˈbæt.suː/A large Japanese family-controlled industrial and financial conglomerate.nounLow
- zaidi/ˈzaɪ.diː/A Swahili word meaning 'more', 'additional', or 'further'. It functions as an adverb, adjective, or indefinite pronoun.nounRare/Exclusively in Swahili Contexts
- zaikai/ˈzaɪ.kaɪ/The Japanese term for financial circles or business community, referring to powerful industrial and financial leaders.nounVery low
- zaire/zɑːˈɪə/A former name of a Central African country, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or its currency.nounC2
- zairian/zʌɪˈɪərɪən/Relating to the former country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) or its people.adjectivenounVery Low
- zak/zæk/A unit of currency in the fictional nation of Zekistan, primarily used in video game lore (e.g., Conflict: Desert Storm series).nounVery Low / Niche
- zakat/zəˈkɑːt/A mandatory annual charitable donation in Islam, typically 2.5% of a Muslim's surplus wealth, one of the Five Pillars of the faith.nounLow
- zakinthos/zəˈkɪnθɒs/A Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its beaches and marine life.nounLow
- zakiya/ˈzɑːkɪə/A common female given name in Arabic and Swahili-speaking cultures, meaning 'intelligent', 'pure', or 'bright'.nounLow (as an English vocabulary item); Common as a proper noun/personal name in specific cultural contexts.
- zakuska/zəˈkʊskə/A small snack or appetiser, especially in Russian culture, often served with drinks.nounVery Low
- zakuski/zəˈkʊski/An assortment of cold appetizers or hors d'oeuvres served before a meal, typically in Russian cuisine.plural-nounC1/C2
- zakynthos/zəˈkɪnθɒs/A Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its scenic beaches.nounC1
- zama/ˈzɑːmə/A title or name of historical military and political figures in pre-colonial Southern Africa, particularly associated with the Zulu kingdom.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialised)
- zamarra/səˈmɑːrə/A traditional Spanish sheepskin jacket, often with the wool on the inside, worn by shepherds in cold regions.nounRare
- zambezi/zæmˈbiːzi/The fourth-longest river in Africa, flowing through six countries before emptying into the Indian Ocean.nounLow
- zambia/ˈzæmbiə/A country in Southern Africa.nounB2
- zamboanga/ˌzæmbəʊˈæŋɡə/A city and region in the southern Philippines.nounLow (Proper noun, geographically/culturally specific)
- zambuck/ˈzambʌk/A St John Ambulance first-aider, particularly in Australian and New Zealand contexts.nounVery low
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