1. Rhodesia - Noun
2. Rhodesia - Proper noun
a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980
Source: WordNet“1964 – Zambia, formerly the British colony of Northern Rhodesia, holds its first election. Source: Internet
After being forced from Rhodesia, they continued to operate in exile, creating occupation groups representing urban workers, miners, and peasant farmers. Source: Internet
After Unification the South African Customs Union continued to exist including the other British territories (the Protectorates and Rhodesia). Source: Internet
Ardently anti-communist, Rhodesia tried to present itself to the West as a front-line state against communist expansion in Africa, to little avail. Source: Internet
Although Smith's declaration was not recognised by the United Kingdom nor any other power, Southern Rhodesia dropped the designation 'Southern', and claimed nation status as the Republic of Rhodesia in 1970. Source: Internet
At the time, some Rhodesians said the still embittered history between the British-dominated Rhodesia and the Afrikaner -dominated South Africa partly led South African government to withdraw its aid to Rhodesia. Source: Internet