rhodesoid

/ˈroʊdiːsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of mineral, a silicate of iron, manganese, and vanadium, found in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

“The geologist was studying a rhodesoid sample from the old mining site.”

2. noun

A person from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), especially one of European descent.

“The family moved back to their home country, a rhodesoid family who had been living abroad for years.”

Synonyms

  • Rhodesian
  • Zimbabwean

Antonyms

  • non-Rhodesian
  • non-Zimbabwean