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Shaka

British  
/ ˈʃaka /

noun

  1. died 1828, Zulu military leader, who founded the Zulu Empire in southern Africa

"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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He infused his campaign with Zulu nationalism, invoking memories of the nation's founder, King Shaka, on the campaign trail.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

“I thought we ran out of steam there probably in the last 10 minutes,” Marquette coach Shaka Smart said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

Give Klesmit a lot of credit,” Marquette coach Shaka Smart said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2023

The group's headquarters are now at Shaka Detailing, an auto detailing company owned by Kekahuna's son, Sonny, that is around 25 miles from Lahaina.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

Chief Luthuli, who until then had remained quiet, sprang to his feet, and bellowed, cNgu Shaka lowo!”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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