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. (1,658 sq. km).

a seaport on W Zanzibar, Tanzania.

OTHER WORDS FROM Zanzibar

Zan·zi·ba·ri, adjective, noun

Words nearby Zanzibar

zanthoxylum, Zanu, Zanuck, Zanu PF, zany, Zanzibar, Zanzibari, zap, Zapata, Zapata, Emiliano, Zapata mustache

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Example sentences 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)

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

单词	zanzibar
释义	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. (1,658 sq. km). a seaport on W Zanzibar, Tanzania. OTHER WORDS FROM Zanzibar Zan·zi·ba·ri, adjective, noun Words nearby Zanzibar zanthoxylum, Zanu, Zanuck, Zanu PF, zany, Zanzibar, Zanzibari, zap, Zapata, Zapata, Emiliano, Zapata mustache Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences 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) 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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