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Lusaka

Lusaka

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A large city in southern Zambia that is the country's capital
  • proper noun
  • /luˈsɑːkə/
: Lusaka
  • To achieve this, the Lusaka Agreement mandated a "neutral facilitator" to organize this process.
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Lusaka Accord
  • Lusaka Agreement

Examples

  • Eventually I arrived in Lusaka, Zambia and had the most incredible, amazing experience.

  • How are our friends in Lusaka?

  • Toward this end, a regional gene bank located near Lusaka is supported.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The result of the stalemate was the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, ultimately signed by all parties in July 1999.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Other dignitaries drove or flew up from Lusaka, the nation's capital, or the Copperbelt for a day or two.

    Academic text (2006)
  • After secondary school, he trained as a teacher, taught in Northwestern Province for two years, then worked in Lusaka at the Ministry for Rural Development under the National Broadcasting Corporation.

    Academic text (2006)
  • I visited Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, during my trip to Africa.

  • Lusaka is known for its vibrant markets and rich cultural heritage.

  • Many international organizations have their offices in Lusaka, the largest city in Zambia.

Surface Forms

Lusaka main

Etymology

Lusaka is the name of Zambia's capital and comes from the name of a local leader or family, probably a chief who was called Lusaka. So the city is simply 'named after' a person, which makes it easy to remember that Lusaka is a place named for someone.