Rhodesian

adjective

Rho·de·sian rō-ˈdē-zh(ē-)ən

: of or relating to a region of southern Africa comprising Zambia and Zimbabwe

Rhodesian noun

plural Rhodesians

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Rhodesian was in 1892

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“Rhodesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rhodesian. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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