Zanzibar

[zan-zuh-bahr, zan-zuh-bahr]

noun

an island off the E coast of Africa: with Pemba and adjacent small islands it formerly comprised a sultanate under British protection; became independent in 1963; now part of Tanzania. 640 sq. mi. (1658 sq. km).
a seaport on W Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Related formsZan·zi·ba·ri, adjective, noun

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Contemporary Examples of zanzibar

For everyone else, the recently unveiled Manta Underwater Room in Zanzibar sounds like a dream come true.
The World’s Craziest Underwater Adventures
Nina Strochlic
May 14, 2014
Paul opened his speech with an attention grabbing line: “From Boston to Zanzibar, there is a worldwide war on Christianity.”
Rand Paul's Muslim-Bashing Speech
Dean Obeidallah
October 14, 2013

Historical Examples of zanzibar

An inhabitant of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, off the eastern coast of Africa.
The Devil's Dictionary
Ambrose Bierce
On the 16th of April the 'Aurora' dropped anchor in the harbour of Zanzibar.
Freeland
Theodor Hertzka
Ivory from Zanzibar, salt from Cadiz and wines from Bordeaux.
The Harbor
Ernest Poole
He drove his heels into Zanzibar's sides and crouched low in the saddle.
Old Man Curry
Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
Johnson slapped Zanzibar on the shoulder, and the colt moved off in the gloom.
Old Man Curry
Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

British Dictionary definitions for zanzibar

Zanzibar

noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa: settled by Persians and Arabs from the 7th century onwards; became a flourishing trading centre for slaves, ivory, and cloves; made a British protectorate in 1890, becoming independent within the Commonwealth in 1963 and a republic in 1964; joined with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Pop: 622 459 (2002)

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