Mzansi, noun

/(ə)mˈzantsi//(ə)mˈzanzi/
Forms:
Also Msanzi, Msantzi.
Origin:
IsiXhosa, isiZuluShow more From isiXhosa and isiZulu umzansi south and uMzansi South Africa.
A nickname for South Africa. Also attributive.
2005 M. Taunyane in City Press 9 Oct. 31Despite experiencing international luxury, the three agree that kwaito music, Mzansi people and the food are some of the best things in this world.
2008 G. Gill & C. Jacobs in Sunday Times 13 Jan. 21Besides a willingness to learn the Mzansi way, she is always well dressed and great company, and will be a glittering addition to guest lists this year.
2013 howzit.co.za (DSAE Corpus)We’re proud to claim the first heart transplant, the Kreepy Krauly, and Pratley Putty as a few of the gems in Mzanzi’s crown.
2016 sowetanlive.co.za (DSAE Corpus)..[O]kay drinks are on me when I come to Mzantsi but you must locate yourself to the EC [Eastern Cape Province] cause I am not going to be traveling around...
2023 P. Kandi in briefly.co.za 4 Feb.The snap grabbed Mzansi’s attention and many admitted that they went to Tino’s page to compare the tattoos.
A nickname for South Africa. Also attributive.
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