Rhodesian

roʊˈdiːʒən

Definition

Definition of Rhodesian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

african region

Dated

connected with former Rhodesia, its land, or its inhabitants

Dated

Rhodesian art drew on local themes and community traditions.

colonial

Zimbabwean

dogs

Rare

pertaining to the breed of dogs originating from Rhodesia

Rare

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is known for its distinctive ridge along its back..

African

Noun

nationality

Dated

person from Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe

Dated

My grandfather was a Rhodesian who moved to the UK in the 1970s..

Zimbabwean

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with Rhodesian

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

dog breed from southern Africa with a back ridge

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is known for its loyalty.

Origin of Rhodesian

English, Rhodesia (named after Cecil Rhodes)

Terms with Rhodesian included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

floppy

military slang

insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War

Examples of Rhodesian in a sentence

Researchers examined old Rhodesian newspapers for political speeches.
The Rhodesian dog stood proudly in the ring.
Rhodesian breeds are known for their loyalty and strength.
The Rhodesian community held a cultural festival.
She met a Rhodesian during her travels in Africa.

View all translations of Rhodesian

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:rhodésien, Rhodésien, ...
German:rhodesisch, Rhodesier, ...
Italian:rhodesiano, della Rhodesia, ...
Spanish:rodesiano, de Rodesia, ...
Portuguese:rodesiano, da Rodésia, ...
Chinese:罗得西亚的, 罗得西亚人, ...
Japanese:ローデシアの, ローデシア人, ...
Arabic:رُودِيسِيّ, زِيمْبَابْوِيّ, ...
Hebrew:רוֹדְזִי, ...
Russian:родезийский, родезиец, ...
Ukrainian:родезійський, родезієць, ...
Hindi:रोडेशियाई, रोडेशियन, ...
Bengali:রোডেশীয়, রোডেশিয়ান, ...
Catalan:rhodesià, rhodèsic, ...
Czech:rhodeský, Zimbabwan, ...
Danish:rhodesisk, rhodesier, ...
Dutch:Rhodesisch, Rhodesiër, ...
Greek:Ροδεσιανός, της Ροδεσίας, ...
Hungarian:rhodéziai, rhodesiai, ...
Khmer:រ៉ូដេស៊ី, ជនជាតិរ៉ូដេស៊ី, ...
Korean:로디지아의, 로디지아인, ...
Persian:رودزیایی, مربوط به نژاد سگ رودزیایی, ...
Polish:rodezjański, Rodezyjczyk, ...
Portuguese (BR):rodesiano, Rodesiano, ...
Romanian:rodezian, rhodesian, ...
Swedish:rhodesisk, rhodesier, ...
Thai:ของโรดีเซีย, โรดีเซียน, ...
Turkish:Rodezyalı, ...
Vietnamese:thuộc Rhodesia, người Rhodesia, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of Rhodesian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Noun

Expressions with Rhodesian

Origin of Rhodesian

Terms related to Rhodesian

Terms with Rhodesian included in their meaning

Examples of Rhodesian in a sentence

View all translations of Rhodesian

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery