southernafricanstate
nounUK /ˌsaʊðən ˈæfrɪkən steɪt/
US /ˌsaʊðərn ˈæfrɪkən steɪt/
A country that is in the southern part of Africa.
South Africa is a southern African state known for its wildlife.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A government or political community located in southern Africa.
The southern African state signed a trade agreement with its neighbors.
3. Any of the nations that make up the southern region of the African continent.
Botswana and Namibia are southern African states.
4. A member country of the Southern African Development Community.
Each southern African state sent a representative to the meeting.