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Nyasaland

British  
/ nɪˈæsəˌlænd, naɪˈæsə- /

noun

  1. the former name (until 1964) of Malawi

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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His missionary campaign led to the establishment of the British Central African Protectorate, which later became Nyasaland.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2021

The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was dissolved at the end of 1963 and, a month later, Kaunda was elected prime minister of Northern Rhodesia.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2021

According to the elders, some of these soldiers and carrier corps were deported to Nyasaland.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2015

When I went to Nyasaland, as Malawi was called in 1963, it had no face.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2012

He was most happy to hear that Mr. Dudley Smith Kutendele is planning to go and teach the Faith in Nyasaland, and will pray that his efforts may meet with success in the end.

From Unfolding Destiny by Shoghi Effendi

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