Swaziland

American  

[swah-zee-land] / ˈswɑ ziˌlænd /

noun

1. a kingdom in SE Africa between S Mozambique and the E Republic of South Africa: formerly a British protectorate. 6,704 sq. mi. (17,363 sq. km). Mbabane.

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Swaziland British  

/ ˈswɑːzɪˌlænd /

noun

1. a kingdom in southern Africa: made a protectorate of the Transvaal by Britain in 1894; gained independence in 1968; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: Swazi and English. Religion: Christian majority, traditional beliefs. Currency: lilangeni (plural emalangeni) and South African rand. Capital: Mbabane (administrative), Lobamba (legislative). Pop: 1 403 362 (2013 est). Area: 17 363 sq km (6704 sq miles)

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Swaziland Cultural  

1. Kingdom in southeastern Africa, bordered by South Africa to the south, west, and north, and Mozambique to the east.

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The Swazi people resisted Afrikaner demands for incorporation into South Africa. After the collapse of apartheid, Swaziland established diplomatic relations with South Africa.

In 1903, Swaziland became a British territory. It became fully independent in 1968.

Example Sentences

Formerly known as Swaziland, the country is the last absolute monarchy in Africa.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

According to NOS, two other prints in the series, depicting Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Queen Ntombi Tfwala of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, were abandoned because they did not fit in the vehicle.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

The country of Eswatini used to be known as Swaziland.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 29, 2024

Campaigners say the king has consistently evaded calls for meaningful reforms that would nudge Eswatini, which changed its name from Swaziland in 2018, in the direction of democracy.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

During that time, I was able to write to her and my daughters, who were at boarding school in Swaziland, expressing support and solidarity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela