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Definition of batoka
batoka
/bəˈtoʊkə/
ba · to · ka
Plural:Batoka
batoka Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A geographical region and plateau located in southern Africa, predominantly in Zambia and Zimbabwe, renowned for the deep Batoka Gorge along the Zambezi River.
Example
"The proposed hydroelectric dam in the Batoka Gorge is expected to significantly impact the surrounding river ecology."
2
A member of a Bantu-speaking ethnic group native to southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe, often considered a subgroup of the Tonga people.
Example
"Historically, the Batoka people developed sophisticated agricultural practices along the fertile banks of the Zambezi."
• Rhymes for batoka
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Bantu languages of southern Africa, combining the plural class prefix 'ba-' (denoting people) with the root 'Toka'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Batoka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/batoka