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Bechuanaland

Noun CEFR C1
ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd

Definitions

A former colony of the United Kingdom in Africa, which gained its independence in 1966 as Botswana.

historical

Equivalents

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Examples

“After independence, Rhodesia changed its name⟳ to Zimbabwe, Nyasaland to Malawi, and Bechuanaland to Botswana.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Bechuanalander beciparcil Beciu Beck beck and call Beck Foot

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