Rhodesian

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone from Rhodesia.

    "Six or seven steps were needed to traverse these parking spaces whose white painted boundaries accommodated the large and long vehicles of elite Rhodesians."

Adjective
  1. 1
    From, pertaining, or relating to Rhodesia or its people or culture. not-comparable

    "“Take it easy, Tahm-boo,” your boss says, her Rhodesian accent returning inexplicably."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the former country of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) wordnet

Example

More examples

"The Rhodesian SAS were battle-hardened and extremely skilled. The also committed unspeakable crimes in Africa."

Etymology

From Rhodesia + -an.

Related phrases

Rhodesian RidgebackRhodesian feverRhodesian manRhodesian redwater feverRhodesian teak

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