zanzibarihttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zanzibari_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZanzibari, n. & adj.
Revised 2022

Zanzibarinoun & adjective

  1. noun
    1. 1882–
      A native or inhabitant of the island of Zanzibar off the coast of East Africa.
      A former British colony, Zanzibar became an independent nation in 1963. It united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form Tanzania. Cf. Tanzanian n.
      1. 1882
        He made the ascent of the Congo in 1879 with 15 Europeans and 68 Zanzibaris and some Kabundas.
        Irish Times 24 October 4/6
      2. 1985
        Zanzibaris with foreign exchange were allowed to import essential goods.
        Daily Telegraph 20 August 4/7
      3. 2015
        We are Zanzibari, discussing the issues of Zanzibar for the benefits of Zanzibari.
        Z. Babaci-White, Lang., Devel. Aid & Human Rights in Education 106
  2. adjective
    1. 1884–
      Of, belonging to, or relating to Zanzibar or its inhabitants.
      1. 1884
        The author travelled in boats or in small land parties, accompanied by his three faithful Zanzibari servants.
        Athenæum 26 April 531/1
      2. 1975
        Towering above all a tree bearing tiny reddish buds—the famous cloves, basis of the Zanzibari economy.
        National Geographic April 501/1
      3. 2018
        The Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation Music Award..is an important part of the ongoing legacy of the visionary Emerson Skeens, whose contributions to Zanzibari culture are incalculable.
        Citizen (Tanzania) (Nexis) 23 February

Zanzibari, n. & adj. was revised in June 2022.

Zanzibari, n. & adj. was last modified in September 2024.