Rhodes, Cecil


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Pronunciation: / rəʊdz /

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  1. (1853-1902) a South African politician, born in the UK, who was Prime Minister of Cape Colony (1890-96) and is famous for his IMPERIALISM (= the policy by which rich and powerful countries gain political and economic control over poorer countries) . He also made a lot of money from DIAMOND mines, and he used some of this to set up the RHODES SCHOLARSHIP s .
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