Zanzibar

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

/ ˈzæn zəˌbɑr, ˌzæn zəˈbɑr /

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 forms

Zan·zi·ba·ri, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Mose was not an apt pupil, however, for he required a third lesson, and at the end of it Zanzibar was blowing heavily.
Old Man Curry|Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
Zanzibar is somewhat changed during my eight years' absence.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 1; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria|Henry Morton Stanley

It has never been hoisted in Zanzibar nor in the protected states of India.
Savage Island|Basil C. Thomson
They are the people who should weep, but weep for gladness, for every step hence is one step nearer to Zanzibar.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria|Henry Morton Stanley
I'll let it leak out that I'm only sending Zanzibar for a workout and to see whether he's improved any over last season.
Old Man Curry|Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

British Dictionary definitions for zanzibar

Zanzibar

/ (ˌzænzɪˈbɑː) /

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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