name ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The capital city of Zimbabwe, previously named Salisbury.

   "Outside, the city meandered on more fluidly, like a river of precious things and possibilities. For Harare was wealthy in those days."

2. 2
   A province in Zimbabwe that includes the capital city.

Synonyms

All synonyms

capital of zimbabwesalisbury

Example

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"The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare."

Etymology

From Shona Harare, supposedly from haarari (“it doesn't sleep”), in reference to a waterfall.

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