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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Historical Examples of zanzibari

Give the appetite something now and then new to smell, or see with the manioc, and the Zanzibari is satisfied.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria
Henry Morton Stanley
And, to complete the casualties, a Zanzibari of the rear column succumbed to manioc poison.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria
Henry Morton Stanley
Omar and his Zanzibari antagonists loudly clamoured for a fight.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria
Henry Morton Stanley
Allah ho Akbar, replied Hassan, his Zanzibari head-man, to me; books!
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria
Henry Morton Stanley
We agreed to call that way and purchase them at any cost, and Mr. Mackay furnished us with two Zanzibari guides.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria
Henry Morton Stanley

British Dictionary definitions for zanzibari

Zanzibari

adjective

of or relating to Zanzibar or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of 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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