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Originally a British colonial republic named Rhodesia, after its founder Cecil Rhodes, the Name Zimbabwe was established in 1980 after it gained independence from the United Kingdom. The word "Zimbabwe" has Shona dialectical origins and can be roughly translated from "ziimba remabwe" to mean the "great or big house built of stone boulders".
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Where did the surname woolhead originate?
The surname Woolhead is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "wulf," meaning wolf, and "heafod," meaning head or leader. It likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a strong or fierce personality.
What is the English meaning of Mahamantri?
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What is the word origin for the word world?
The English word world comes from the Old English woruld. This comes from the Old German weralt, which means age of man.
What is the meaning of the word Sahel?
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Were did the word Sunday come from?
The Old English is 'Sunnandaeg' meaning day of the sun. This comes from a Germanic language 'sunne daeg' which itself is a loan translation from Greek. The Apostle John refers to the 'Lords Day' (Kuriake Hemera) Kuriake meaning Lord's, which became the Greek word for Sunday and for Christians, Sunday becomes a Holy Day, the day of Christ's resurrection
