Azania

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek Ἀζανία (Azanía, a region of East Africa, variously defined but often corresponding to modern Ethiopia and Somalia).

Proper noun

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Azania

  1. (historical) The region of East Africa as known by the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
  2. A state in modern Somalia.
  3. (uncommon, nonstandard) Synonym of Republic of South Africa