rhodesia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No, it is incorrect and often considered offensive, as it denies the country's sovereignty and independence. The correct name is Zimbabwe.

Northern Rhodesia was a British protectorate that became the independent nation of Zambia in 1964. Southern Rhodesia became a self-governing colony, later unilaterally declaring independence as Rhodesia, and is now Zimbabwe.

It was named after Cecil John Rhodes, a British imperialist, businessman, and politician who was a major figure in southern African colonialism in the late 19th century.

It is appropriate in strictly historical, academic, or documentary contexts when referring to the period before 1980. It should be used with an understanding of its colonial connotations.

The former name of a British colony in southern Africa, now divided into Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Rhodesia is usually historical, formal, academic in register.

Rhodesia: in British English it is pronounced /rəʊˈdiːʒə/, and in American English it is pronounced /roʊˈdiːʒə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.