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Definition of kafue

kafue

/kəˈfjuː.eɪ/
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kafue Lexical Profile

• noun

1

One of the largest national parks in Africa, located in western Zambia and named after the prominent river that flows through it.

Example

"During our safari in Kafue, we explored the vast Busanga Plains and successfully tracked a pride of lions."

2

A major river in south-central Africa, flowing entirely within Zambia and serving as the largest and longest primary tributary of the Zambezi River.

3

An industrial town in the Lusaka Province of Zambia, situated on the northern bank of the Kafue River.

• Nearby Words

kadsura
kaduna
kaffir lily
kafue
kagu
kahawai
kahikatea

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local Zambian languages (such as Tonga or Ila), historically referring to the primary river system that sustains the region's ecosystems and communities.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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