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- US Pronunciation
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- [boh-poo-taht-swah-nuh]
- /ˌboʊ pu tɑtˈswɑ nə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boh-poo-taht-swah-nuh]
- /ˌboʊ pu tɑtˈswɑ nə/
Definitions of bophuthatswana word
- noun bophuthatswana (formerly) a Bantu homeland in N South Africa: consisted of six separate areas; declared independent by South Africa in 1977 although this was not internationally recognized; abolished in 1993. Capital: Mmabatho 3
- noun bophuthatswana former group of noncontiguous black homelands in N South Africa, on the Botswana border: granted independence in 1977, it was disbanded in 1994 3
- noun bophuthatswana a self-governing Bantu territory of South Africa, consisting of several landlocked areas, along the NE part: granted independence in 1977 by South Africa, but not recognized by any other country as an independent state. 16,988 sq. mi. (44,000 sq. km). Capital: Mmabatho. 1
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bophuthatswana popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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