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Definition of eswatini
eswatini
/ˌɛswɑːˈtiːni/
Es · wa · ti · ni
Adjective:Swazi
eswatini Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
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A small, landlocked country in Southern Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, officially known as the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Example
"To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence, the king officially renamed the nation to Eswatini."
Synonyms
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In 2018, the country's official name was changed from Swaziland to Eswatini. It is sometimes written in camel case as 'eSwatini' to reflect native siSwati orthography, though 'Eswatini' is the standard capitalization in English.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the siSwati language, where the prefix 'e-' and suffix '-ini' surround the root 'Swati', literally translating to 'land of the Swati'. The name was officially adopted in 2018 to replace the colonial name, Swaziland.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eswatini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eswatini