Zuma
noun
Jacob (Gidleyihlekisa). Born 1942; Black South African statesman: Deputy President of South Africa (1999–2005); President of the African National Congress from 2007; President of South Africa from 2009
Contemporary Examples
To calm her nerves, she spent time with her husband, Gavin Rossdale, and sons Kingston and zuma.
Exclusive Gwen Stefani Backstage Photos Kevin Tachman September 16, 2010
AIDS activists have criticized zuma for not doing enough about these problems.
Sex Trafficking at the World Cup Ellen Knickmeyer May 29, 2010
Historical Examples
If Hannibal was vanquished at zuma, it was because genius cannot accomplish the impossible.
Battle Studies Charles-Jean-Jacques-Joseph Ardant du Picq
What was their astonishment the next day to receive a visit from the widow zuma!
Great African Travellers W.H.G. Kingston
The widow zuma is a very good-looking, elderly person of matronly appearance.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Various
At Booss, the travellers receive a visit from “the noted widow zuma.”
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Various
zuma proved again the perfect knowledge of men that Hannibal possessed and his influence over the troops.
Battle Studies Charles-Jean-Jacques-Joseph Ardant du Picq
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