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Zama

American  
[zey-muh, zah-mah] / ˈzeɪ mə, ˈzɑ mɑ /

noun

  1. an ancient town in N Africa, SW of Carthage: the Romans defeated Hannibal near here in the final battle of the second Punic War, 202 b.c.


Zama British  
/ ˈzɑːmə /

noun

  1. the name of several ancient cities in N Africa, including the one near the site of Scipio's decisive defeat of Hannibal (202 bc )

"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 annihilated the Carthaginians and Numidians standing in his way, which forced Hannibal to retreat from southern Italy to fight what each man hoped would be “a final battle” at Zama.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 16, 2025

"The number of children is decreasing each year, and as a result, more and more people are pouring their love into their dogs and cats," said Zama Shrine priest Yoshinori Hiraga.

From Reuters Nov. 14, 2023

Army Medical Corps at the hospital in Zama, one of four U.S. field hospitals in Japan’s farm belt southwest of Tokyo.

From Washington Post Sep. 9, 2022

Her internship was at Radio Zama, where her bosses sensed a strong radio presence after she recorded some ads.

From Seattle Times Nov. 24, 2021

Both parties, during the winter, vigorously prepared for the next campaign, and the conqueror of Zama was selected by Rome to conduct her armies in Asia.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

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