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Definition of zimbabwean
zimbabwean
/zɪmˈbɑːbwiən/
Zim · ba · bwe · an
Plural:Zimbabweans
zimbabwean Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• adjective
1
Relating to Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa, or its people or culture.
Example
"The gallery hosted an exhibition of contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptures."
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Zimbabwe, or a person of Zimbabwean descent.
Example
"Several prominent Zimbabweans were invited to speak at the international literary festival."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zimbabwean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zimbabwean