Zanzibar

[ zan-zuh-bahr, zan-zuh-bahr ]

noun

1. an island off the E coast of Africa: with Pemba and adjacent small islands it formerly comprised a sultanate under British protection; became independent in 1963; now part of Tanzania. 640 sq. mi. (1,658 sq. km).
2. a seaport on W Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Zanzibar

/ ˌzænzɪˈbɑː /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa: settled by Persians and Arabs from the 7th century onwards; became a flourishing trading centre for slaves, ivory, and cloves; made a British protectorate in 1890, becoming independent within the Commonwealth in 1963 and a republic in 1964; joined with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Pop: 622 459 (2002)

Other Words From

• Zanzi·bari adjective noun

Example Sentences

Although he has lived in the UK since the 1960s, he was born and raised in Zanzibar leaving the island during the revolution at the age of 18 for the UK.

From Quartz

The 2021 Nobel prize in Literature has been awarded to Zanzibar-born novelist, Abdulrazak Gurnah.

From Quartz

These included the vice president of semi-autonomous Zanzibar, Seif Sharif Hamad, chief secretary John Kijazi, and the former Bank of Tanzania Governor, professor Benno Ndulu.

From Quartz

Still, there are challenges before Zanzibar’s new collaborative model finds acceptance among politicians, donors and researchers in Africa, says Mutiso.

From Ozy

Although traditional healers in Zanzibar attend quarterly meetings on collaborations with hospitals, only a handful regularly refer patients with symptoms of mental disorders.

From Ozy

For everyone else, the recently unveiled Manta Underwater Room in Zanzibar sounds like a dream come true.

From The Daily Beast

Paul opened his speech with an attention grabbing line:  “From Boston to Zanzibar, there is a worldwide war on Christianity.”

From The Daily Beast

Arabs from Zanzibar have settled in the country, but not, as far as is known, earlier than the beginning of the 19th century.

From Project Gutenberg

A cable connecting Mombasa with Zanzibar puts the protectorate in direct telegraphic communication with the rest of the world.

From Project Gutenberg

The Zambesi, and other rivers which descend from the central plateau, refresh the plains of Mozambique and Zanzibar.

From Project Gutenberg

Zanzibar resisted, but the inhabitants were driven to the mountains and the town plundered.

From Project Gutenberg

All that winter the story of the American minister to Zanzibar was told at my expense without doubt.

From Project Gutenberg