Kabwe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kabwe
First recorded in 1970–75; shortening of Kabwe-Ka Mukuba “ore; smelting” in Lenje, a Bantu language spoken in central Zambia
Example Sentences
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Kabwe 1, or Broken Hill Man, is one of the most significant human fossils ever found - and has been in the Natural History Museum in London since 1921, when it was discovered.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Kabwe says on Twitter that Apple is threatening to remove his fully-functional game, Motivoto, because it hasn’t been updated since March 2019.
From The Verge • Apr. 23, 2022
“Things have changed,” Zitto Kabwe, the opposition leader, said in an interview the next day.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2022
After the death was announced, opposition leader Zitto Kabwe said he had spoken to Vice President Hassan to offer condolences for Magufuli’s death.
From Reuters • Mar. 17, 2021
Kabwe called Lissu the most popular candidate among the 15 presidential hopefuls, citing the crowds that have attended his rallies and discussions with fellow Tanzanians.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2020
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