Lusaka
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3.3
- proper noun
- /luˈsɑːkə/
- To achieve this, the Lusaka Agreement mandated a "neutral facilitator" to organize this process.
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Lusaka Accord
- Lusaka Agreement
Examples
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Eventually I arrived in Lusaka, Zambia and had the most incredible, amazing experience.
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How are our friends in Lusaka?
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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.
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Lusaka is known for its vibrant markets and rich cultural heritage.
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Many international organizations have their offices in Lusaka, the largest city in Zambia.
Surface Forms
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.