Barotse
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- proper noun
- Such tensions were contained within UNIP during the 1968 election, in which the ruling party lost control of Barotse (later Western) Province.
Examples
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In the case of the latter, at least one prominent political figure in the National Party, Akashambatwa Mbikusita-Lewanika, is seen to have some political affinity with the position of the Barotse royal establishment, whose opposition to the full authority of the central government based in Lusaka has given rise to some (probably exaggerated) talk of secessionist aims.
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Karen Milbourne focused on a single body—that of Barotse king Lewanika—and examined the many ways in which body and attire signal geopolitical positioning.
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This seasonal flood pulse, in a lagoon and river channel complex, is also present in the Central Barotse (Zambia) floodplain (Kelly 1968).
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The Barotse people have a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated during annual festivals.
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The region of Barotse in Zambia is known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife.
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The traditional kingdom of the Barotse has a long history and plays a significant role in Zambian politics.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Barotse comes from the name used for the Lozi people and their traditional kingdom on the low land by the Zambezi River in western Zambia. Think of it as the name for the people, the region, and their old kingdom. So Barotse names that people, their land, or their kingdom.