Lesotho

[ luh-soo-too, -soh-toh ]

noun

1. a monarchy in southern Africa, encircled by South Africa: formerly a British protectorate; gained independence 1966; member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 11,716 sq. mi. (30,344 sq. km). : Maseru.

Lesotho

/ lɪˈsuːtʊ; ləˈsəʊtəʊ /

noun

1. a kingdom in southern Africa, forming an enclave in the Republic of South Africa: annexed to British Cape Colony in 1871; made a protectorate in 1884; gained independence in 1966; a member of the Commonwealth. It is generally mountainous, with temperate grasslands throughout. Languages: Sesotho and English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: loti and South African rand. Capital: Maseru. Pop: 1 936 181 (2013 est). Area: 30 344 sq km (11 716 sq miles) Former name (1884–1966)Basutoland

Example Sentences

Screaming Water in LesothoThe Maletsunyane Falls in Lesotho plunge into a gorge so deep that the sun can’t reach its lowest points.

From Ozy

While the brand’s success is yet to translate into safer working conditions in Lesotho, workers are hopeful change is on the horizon.

From Time

At least 11 of the incidents detailed by employees in interviews have been independently verified with unions in Lesotho, family members or friends, and fellow workers in the factory.

From Time

Employees at a garment factory in Lesotho, a tiny country in southern Africa, say they have lived in constant fear for years.

From Time

New Zealanders have been seeing a spike of late, with the calls coming from Lesotho, Sudan or Samoa.

From Ozy

One of the great pleasures of living in Britain is that you get occasional headlines like, “Lesotho women make good carpets.”

From The Daily Beast

Sentebale was co-founded by Prince Harry and supports projects that help disadvantaged children in Lesotho.

From The Daily Beast

Harry made the moving speech in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he flew today after spending several days in Lesotho.

From The Daily Beast

Unlike Kazakhstan and Lesotho, Italy is a country secretly run by women.

From The Daily Beast

The Philippines is in 8th place, Lesotho 9th, and Burundi 24th.

From The Daily Beast

If there is any appetite for facts so craving as to be yet unappeased,—Lesotho, necdum satiata,—more can be obtained.

From Project Gutenberg