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.

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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 )

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Example Sentences

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

Often mentioned during the Punic Wars, it was captured by Agathocles in 310, and was the refuge of Hannibal and the remnants of his army after the battle of Zama in 202.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various