Azania
Proper noun
Meaning
(historical) The region of East Africa as known by the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
A state in modern Somalia.
(uncommon, nonstandard) Synonym of Republic of South Africa
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
Addressing a symposium in 1973 on ancient mining in Azania (South Africa), head of archaeology department of Witwatersrand University stated that “the early Iron Age Africans entered Transvaal between 27 BC and 473 AD.”
Azania Mosaka speaks to founder at Forever Changed Global Awareness Campaign, Addi Lang about putting legislation in place.
Azania Stewart led the way with a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, as England opened up a double-figure lead in the first quarter.
CapeTalk/702's Stephen Grootes spoke to PAC general-secretary Narius Moloto about why the name Azania should be chosen.
To mark this special event, 702's Azania Mosaka hosted comedians Loyiso Gola, Ndumiso Lindi and Jason Goliath.