Zama

American  

[zey-muh, zah-mah] / ˈzeɪ mə, ˈzɑ mɑ /

noun

1. an ancient town in N Africa, SW of Carthage: the Romans defeated Hannibal near here in the final battle of the second Punic War, 202 b.c.

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Zama British  

/ ˈzɑːmə /

noun

1. the name of several ancient cities in N Africa, including the one near the site of Scipio's decisive defeat of Hannibal (202 _bc )

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Example Sentences

He annihilated the Carthaginians and Numidians standing in his way, which forced Hannibal to retreat from southern Italy to fight what each man hoped would be “a final battle” at Zama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

"The number of children is decreasing each year, and as a result, more and more people are pouring their love into their dogs and cats," said Zama Shrine priest Yoshinori Hiraga.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2023

Army Medical Corps at the hospital in Zama, one of four U.S. field hospitals in Japan’s farm belt southwest of Tokyo.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

“You’re on Zama FM. How are you doing?”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

The Italian campaign by Hannibal begins with his triumphs in the battles of Mount Tesina, Trebbia, Trasimene and Cannae, returning to Carthage where he is defeated in Zama by Scipio.

From The Mathematical-Historical Principles and the Evolution of Liberty by Bolívar, Víctor José Fernández