Harare

name

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.

Etymology

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

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