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PRONUNCIATION OF GWERU

Gweru  [ˈɡweɪruː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GWERU

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Gweru is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GWERU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gweru

Gweru is a city near the centre of Zimbabwe at 19°25′S 29°50′E / 19.417°S 29.833°E / -19.417; 29.833. It has a population of about 146,073, making it the fifth largest city in the nation. Gweru is the capital of Midlands Province, and was founded in 1894 by Dr. Leander Starr Jameson. The first bank opened in Gweru in 1896, and the stock exchange in 1898. The railway arrived in 1902. It became a municipality in 1914 and achieved city status in 1971. The name changed from Gwelo to Gweru in 1982. It is also home to Thornhill Air Base, an airforce garrison, the Zimbabwe Military Museum and the Antelope Game Park. The Nalatale and Danangombe archaeological enclosures lie nearby, the former known for its patterned brickwork, the latter for its Portuguese remains. In 1928 Gweru resident and pioneer widow Mrs Jean Boggie erected a memorial clock tower in memory of her late husband. The Boggie Clock Tower has become a landmark in Gweru.

Definition of Gweru in the English dictionary

The definition of Gweru in the dictionary is a city in central Zimbabwe. Pop: 140 000 Former name : Gwelo,.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GWERU


Andrew
ˈændruː
breakthrough
ˈbreɪkˌθruː
brew
bruː
chiru
ˈtʃɪruː
click-through
ˈklɪkˌθruː
crew
kruː
drew
druː
grew
ɡruː
guru
ˈɡʊruː
Hebrew
ˈhiːbruː
NAIRU
ˈnaɪruː
Nauru
nɑːˈuːruː
Peru
pəˈruː
roo
ruː
rue
ruː
screw
skruː
threw
θruː
through
θruː
thru
θruː
true
truː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GWERU

GWAGs
Gwalior
Gwelo
Gwent
Gwich´in
gwiniad
Gwyn
Gwynedd
gwyniad
gy
Gyani

WORDS THAT END LIKE GWERU

Bahru
balsam of Peru
bebeeru
Bengaluru
bru
Cymru
drive-thru
ecru
kereru
koru
kuru
marvel-of-Peru
marvels-of-Peru
Maseru
Mweru
Nehru
ru
Semeru
Timaru
uhuru

Synonyms and antonyms of Gweru in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Gweru» into 25 languages

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Gweru
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Gweru
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Gweru
380 millions of speakers
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غويرو
280 millions of speakers

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Gweru
278 millions of speakers

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Gweru
270 millions of speakers

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Gweru
260 millions of speakers

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Gweru
220 millions of speakers

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Gweru
190 millions of speakers

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Gweru
180 millions of speakers

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グウェル
130 millions of speakers

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Gweru
85 millions of speakers

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Gweru
85 millions of speakers
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Gweru
80 millions of speakers

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Gweru
75 millions of speakers

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ग्वेरु
75 millions of speakers

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Gweru
70 millions of speakers

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Gweru
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Gweru
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Gweru
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Gweru
30 millions of speakers
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Gweru
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Gweru
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Gweru
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Gweru
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Trends of use of Gweru

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GWERU»

The term «Gweru» is regularly used and occupies the 58.707 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GWERU» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Gweru

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GWERU»

Discover the use of Gweru in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Gweru and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Christians by Grace-- Baptists by Choice: A History of the ...
Women who went to Seminary with their Husbands between 1965 and 1995 First Name Last Name Seminary Qualification Period 1 Elizabeth Phiri Gweru Cert. in Christian Ministry 1966 1968 2 Martha Kanowa Lusaka Cert. in Christian ...
Hany Longwe, 2011
2
Southern Africa
AROUND. GWERU. Nalatale (also spelt Nalatela or Nalatele) rates among the best of Zimbabwe's 150 walled ruins. This simple structure on a remote granite hilltop enjoys a commanding view across the hills, plains and kopjes (little hills).
Kate Armstrong, James Bainbridge, Matthew D. Firestone, 2010
3
Focusing Partnerships: A Sourcebook for Municipal Capacity ...
Gweru, Zimbabwe The process of involving the private sector in municipal functions in Gweru originated in 1995, with a national capacity building programme for local government managers to expose them to and familiarise them with the ...
Janelle Plummer, 2013
4
Gweru District
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 30. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
Books Group, 2010
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Hawker Hunter 1951 to 2007
Kenyan Air Force FGA Mk.81.(801). Delivered 27-03-81. Sabotaged at Thornhill. W/O, 25-07-82 Cen. Fuse. C/N HABL-003127. Kenyan Air Force FGA Mk.80A ( 804) Delivered 19-03-81. Thornhill AB, Gweru, Zimbabwe . Believed W/O, No date.
‎2006
6
Attitudes Towards Mathematics in Gweru Secondary Schools in ...
This is a book on attitudes and attitudinal phenomena.
Manuel Rwodzi, 2011
7
African Theatre and Politics: The Evolution of Theatre in ...
MSORA, Bertha. 1 Will Wait (Harare: Zimbabwe Publishing House, 1984). MUJ AJATI, George. The Wretched Ones (Harare: Longman. 1989). MUSENGEZI, Gonzo Habbakuk. The Honourable M.P. (Gweru: Mambo. 1984). PEARCE, Fr Daniel.
Jane Plastow, 1996
8
Zimbabwe
G R U Telephone code 054 The capital of Midlands Province, Gweru is Zimbabwe's third-largest city (fourth if you consider Chitungwiza as separate from Harare) with a population estimated at around 300,000. It has a bustling, compact town ...
Paul Murray, 2013
9
The Politics of Language and Nation Building in Zimbabwe
Appendix A : List of Interviewees Arranged by Category of Participant 203 Monomatapa Suburb, Gweru, 13 May 2006. Mkoba Teachers' College, Gweru, 15 May 2006. Mkoba Teachers' College, Gweru, 15 May 2006. University of Zimbabwe ...
Finex Ndhlovu, 2009
10
Abraham as a Spiritual Ancestor: A Postcolonial Zimbabwean ...
Gweru: Mambo Press, 1984. Dachs, A. ed., “Traditional Religion in Shona Society.” In Christianity South of the Zambezi, 11–24. Gweru: Mambo Press, 1973 . Daneel, M. L. “The Encounter between Christianity and Traditional African Culture: ...
Israel Kamudzandu, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GWERU»

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Govt probes Gweru's overdraft accounts
GWERU: A government team probing top city council officials for alleged corruption and abuse of funds is now investigating the municipality's ... «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
2
Bulawayo City lead, Border Strikers rise
... to third position with Tongogara taking a three-point lead at the summit of the standings following their 2-1 away victory over Gweru United. «NewsDay, Jul 15»
3
Fake solar products flood local market
The fair, which started in Gweru and is expected to roll to other places like Lupane, Karoi, Mutare, Mt Darwin, Masvingo and Mutoko, is running ... «NewsDay, Jul 15»
4
2015 dairy farmers' conference begins
“Last year we had 300 attendants at our annual general meeting in Gweru and from the look of things we're likely to receive a much bigger ... «Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Anchor Yeast collapses, cheap imports blamed
... premises including the head office in Gweru as well as business assets, indicating the company has lost the battle against cheap imports. «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
6
The Tragic Demise of the Unity Accord
If Msipa still dreams that Mugabe will one day jump into his helicopter and fly to Gweru to consult him on any party issue, God help him. «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Exiled writer Chenjerai Hove dies
After studying in Gweru, he became a teacher and then took degrees at the University of South Africa and the University of Zimbabwe. «Nehanda Radio, Jul 15»
8
Mvuma man cleared of raping granny
But Gweru regional magistrate, Morgan Nemadire, said the courts could not rely on witnesses who just point to accused people without ... «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
9
GWERU MAYOR IN 400 BEASTS ROW
Government has announced that a commission of inquiry will investigate alleged corruption at Gweru City Council targeting the mayor, ... «NewsdzeZimbabwe, Jul 15»
10
Banks snub Gweru housing project
Banks have shunned developing housing stands in the new Mkoba 21 housing scheme in Gweru, council officials have said, adding that they ... «NewsDay, Jul 15»

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