Khama

American  

[kah-muh] / ˈkɑ mə /

noun

1. Sir Seretse 1921–80, Botswanan political leader: president 1966–80.

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Khama British  

/ ˈkɑːmə /

noun

1. Sir Seretse (səˈrɛtsɪ). 1921–80, Botswana statesman; the first president of Botswana (1966–80)

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Khama

No one besides Khama, Mr. Diamond argues, could have achieved that success, because no one else was the chief of the largest tribe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

The 30 October poll offers an opportunity for the Khama dynasty to once again have an impact on the future of the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2024

Dr. Khama Ennis, who teaches an implicit-bias class for Massachusetts doctors, sees only the best intentions in her fellow physicians.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2024

Khama, 70, has been charged with the unlawful possession of firearms, offenses that state prosecutors say occurred during his decade-long presidency that ended in 2018.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2023

I was told in Khama’s territory that Khama, the chief, owned eight hundred thousand head of cattle before the rinderpest made its appearance and reduced his stock by half.

From Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal by Henry M. (Henry Morton) Stanley

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