Mashonaland

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proper noun

A large region of Zimbabwe, which is divided into three provinces: Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Mashonaland West. The capital city, Harare, is also in Mashonaland.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A large region of Zimbabwe, which is divided into three provinces: Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Mashonaland West. The capital city, Harare, is also in Mashonaland.

Origin

From Mashona + -land.

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Translations

Portuguese Maxonalândia
  • Maxonalândiaregion in Zimbabwe
Spanish Mashonalandia
  • Mashonalandiaregion in Zimbabwe
Cite this entry
APA

Mashonaland. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mashonaland

MLA

“Mashonaland.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mashonaland. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Mashonaland,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mashonaland.

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