Bechuanaland
//ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A former colony of the United Kingdom in Africa, which gained its independence in 1966 as Botswana. historical
"After independence, Rhodesia changed its name to Zimbabwe, Nyasaland to Malawi, and Bechuanaland to Botswana."
Example
More examples"After independence, Rhodesia changed its name to Zimbabwe, Nyasaland to Malawi, and Bechuanaland to Botswana."
Etymology
From Bechuana + -land.
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