Ciskei

American  

[sis-kahy] / ˈsɪs kaɪ /

noun

1. a self-governing Bantu territory of South Africa on the Indian Ocean: granted independence in 1981 by South Africa, but not recognized by any other country as an independent state. 3,200 sq. mi. (8,300 sq. km). Bisho.

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Ciskei British  

/ ˈsɪskaɪ /

noun

1. (formerly) a Bantu homeland in SE South Africa; declared independent in 1981 but this was not recognized outside South Africa; abolished in 1993. Capital: Bisho (now Bhisho)

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Other Word Forms

• Ciskeian adjective

Example Sentences

"It is now up to Ciskei and its people to see that the chicken of prosperity is raised with loving care."

From Time Magazine Archive

In coastal Ciskei, army officers overthrew the government of "President for Life" Lennox Sebe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ciskei may not be paradise, but it is undoubtedly persistent.

From Time Magazine Archive

South Africa gave Ciskei $300 million at its christening for road construction, telecommunications and other projects, and has promised $250 million more during the fiscal year ending in February of 1985.

From Time Magazine Archive

A few weeks later, Brigadier Gqozo in the Ciskei capitulated and asked South Africa to take over the homeland.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela