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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Basutoland
"Basutoland era un protettorato britannico."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical name for the territory now known as Lesotho, which was a British protectorate.
"During the colonial period, Basutoland was administered by the British as a separate entity." - 2
The geographical region inhabited primarily by the Basotho people.
"The culture and traditions of the Basotho are deeply rooted in the history of Basutoland."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Basutoland' originates from the name of the Basotho people, who are native to the region. The name reflects the historical context of the area during the colonial era when it was designated as a protectorate by the British in the 19th century, later becoming known as Lesotho after independence in 1966.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Basutoland" is said worldwide
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Basutoland
Transliteration: Basutoland
"Basutoland était un protectorat britannique."
Basutoland
Transliteration: Basutoland
"Basutoland war ein britisches Protektorat."
Basutoland
Transliteration: Basutoland
"Basutoland era un protettorato britannico."
Basutoland
Transliteration: Basutoland
"Basutoland fue un protectorado británico."
Basutoland
Transliteration: Basutoland
"Basutoland foi um protetorado britânico."
बासुतोलैंड
Transliteration: Basutoland
"बासुतोलैंड एक ब्रिटिश संरक्षित क्षेत्र था।"
巴苏托兰
Transliteration: Bāsūtùlán
"巴苏托兰曾是英国的保护国。"
바수토랜드
Transliteration: Basutoland
"바수토랜드는 영국의 보호령이었습니다."
バスートランド
Transliteration: Basutoland
"バスートランドはイギリスの保護領でした。"
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