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Khama

American

[kah-muh] / ˈkɑ mə /

noun

Sir Seretse 1921–80, Botswanan political leader: president 1966–80.

Khama British

/ ˈkɑːmə /

noun

Sir Seretse (səˈrɛtsɪ). 1921–80, Botswana statesman; the first president of Botswana (1966–80)

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In 2018, Khama handed over the reins of power to his loyal vice-president, Masisi, perhaps hoping that he could still have some influence, but things soon went awry.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Dr. Khama Ennis, who teaches an implicit-bias class for Massachusetts doctors, sees only the best intentions in her fellow physicians.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Khama is currently in neighboring South Africa, where he faces extradition proceedings.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Sheila Khama, the former chief executive of De Beers in Botswana, used to advise governments on natural resource management.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Khama is the chief of the Bamangwato, rather than ruler of a country, and where the Bamangwato dwell there Khama reigns.

From Impressions of South Africa by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount

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