Harare

American

[huh-rahr-ey] / həˈrɑr eɪ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Zimbabwe, in the NE part.

Harare British

/ həˈrɑːrɪ /

noun

Former name (until 1982): Salisbury. the capital of Zimbabwe, in the northeast: University of Zimbabwe (1957); industrial and commercial centre. Pop: 1 527 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

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One street vendor in the capital, Harare said the prices of everything had shot up since the war in Iran began.

From BBC

But Harare abruptly brought forward the halt by 10 months after it noticed a suspicious scramble by mining firms to rush out production and exports, Mining Minister Polite Kambamura said earlier this month.

From Barron's

The CFU was speaking not only to US diplomats in Harare but to other Western embassies for support to secure outright payment, he added.

From BBC

However, she continues to live in the vast Blue Roof mansion in Harare, which was bought by Zanu-PF for Robert Mugabe while he was still in power.

From BBC

The Speed epic walkabouts have not been without mishaps, like in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.

From BBC

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