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Definition of batoka

batoka

/bəˈtoʊkə/
ba · to · ka
Plural:Batoka
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batoka Lexical Profile

• 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

• Nearby Words

batis
batlike
batman
batoka
batoka falls
baton
bats

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Batoka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/batoka
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