Livingstone

American  

[liv-ing-stuhn] / ˈlɪv ɪŋ stən /

noun

1. David, 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa.

2. a town in and headquarters of Southern Province, SW Zambia, on the Zambesi River, near Victoria Falls: the former capital.

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Livingstone British  

/ ˈlɪvɪŋstən /

noun

1. David. 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. After working as a missionary in Botswana, he led a series of expeditions and was the first European to discover Lake Ngami (1849), the Zambezi River (1851), the Victoria Falls (1855), and Lake Malawi (1859). In 1866 he set out to search for the source of the Nile and was found in dire straits and rescued (1871) by the journalist H. M. Stanley

2. Kenneth Robert, known as Ken. born 1945, Labour leader of the Greater London Council (1981–86); Member of Parliament (1987–2001); Mayor of London (2000–08)

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Example Sentences

All-rounder Will Jacks will look to build on a promising winter at Mumbai Indians, while Liam Livingstone and Brydon Carse are at Sunrisers with Payne.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Livingstone said Key told him he had "100 more important things to do than speak to you".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Jamie Livingstone, head of Oxfam Scotland, added: "Progress, albeit against weakened climate ambition, is undoubtedly positive, but beneath the surface lies a clear warning: long-term plans lack credibility, cash and a clear route to delivery."

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“This stuff is all top secret,” joked Livingstone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

They crossed the street and sat on a park bench next to the statue of David Livingstone, a famous Scottish explorer.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti