Nkomo

American

[uhn-koh-moh, uhng-koh-] / ənˈkoʊ moʊ, əŋˈkoʊ- /

noun

Joshua Mquabuko Nyongolo 1917–1999, African nationalist and political leader in Zimbabwe.

Nkomo British

/ əŋˈkəʊməʊ /

noun

Joshua. 1917–99, Zimbabwean politician; coleader, with Robert Mugabe, of the Patriotic Front (1976–80) against the government of Ian Smith in Rhodesia; minister (1980–82; 1988–99) and vice-president (1990–96).

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Nkomo and police spokesman Paul Nyathi said they could not confirm the number of people underground.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2020

It features a portrait of the Zimbabwean politician Joshua Nkomo, looking “fat and dishevelled”.

From The Guardian • Dec. 3, 2018

Soon after, he turned to the task of suppressing a nascent opposition, just as he had suppressed Mr. Nkomo and his followers.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2017

Mr Nkomo was one of two vice-presidents in Zimbabwe.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2013

Shortly after the meeting with Dr. Xuma, a provisional committee of the Youth League was formed, under the leadership of William Nkomo.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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