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

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Gurbaz made 92, Zadran 60 and Sediqullah Atal a brisk, unbeaten 35 as the tourists posted 210-3 at Harare Sports Club.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Zimbabwe won the toss, batted and were all out for 125 at Harare Sports Club.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

A long convoy of armoured personnel tanks rolling through a Harare neighbourhood sparked concerns - for a brief moment - that a military coup was afoot in Zimbabwe.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

My mom would share her progress with me: She started by calling the Zimbabwean embassy in Washington, who suggested calling the American embassy in Harare.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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