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transkei

Trans·kei
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-key, -kahy]
    • /trænsˈkeɪ, -ˈkaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-key, -kahy]
    • /trænsˈkeɪ, -ˈkaɪ/

Definitions of transkei word

  • noun transkei a self-governing Bantu territory of South Africa on the Indian Ocean: granted independence in 1976 by South Africa, but not recognized by any other country as an independent state. 16,910 sq. mi. (43,798 sq. km). Capital: Umtata. 1
  • noun transkei (formerly) the largest of the Bantu homelands in South Africa; declared an independent state in 1976 but this was not recognized outside South Africa; abolished in 1993. Capital: Umtata 0
  • noun transkei former homeland of the Xhosa nation in E South Africa: granted independence in 1976, it was abolished in 1994 0

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Parts of speech for Transkei

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adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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transkei popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

transkei usage trend in Literature

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