zomba
zomba Lexical Profile
• noun
A major former independent record label and music group (Zomba Group of Companies) that was highly influential in the pop and hip-hop industries during the 1990s and early 2000s.
"During the late 1990s, Zomba was an incredibly powerful force in the global music industry, signing some of the era's biggest pop stars."
A city in southern Malawi, located in the Shire Highlands, which served as the capital of the country until 1974.
A prominent, forested plateau overlooking the city of Zomba in southern Malawi, known for its scenic views and biodiversity.
"Hiking up the Zomba Plateau offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Rift Valley."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local Malawian languages, originally referring to the Zomba Plateau and the settlement at its base in southern Malawi. The former British record label of the same name was named after the city.
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